Sex on the Beach
A popular contemporary classic cocktail known for its fruity sweetness and vibrant summer vibes. This refreshing highball combines vodka and peach schnapps with a mixture of cranberry and orange juices, creating a perfect drink for warm weather.
What it tastes like
This drink features a strong aroma of ripe peach and fresh citrus. The palate is dominated by sweet stone fruit and tart berry flavors with a smooth, syrupy mouthfeel. It finishes quickly with a clean acidity from the cranberry and orange juices.
Flavour profile
Ingredients
- Vodka1 oz
- Peach Schnapps0.75 oz
- Cranberry Juice1.5 oz
- Orange Juice1.5 oz
- Orange1 slice
Preparation
- 1
Fill a highball glass with fresh ice cubes.
- 2
Pour the vodka and peach schnapps over the ice.
- 3
Add the cranberry juice and orange juice.
- 4
Stir gently to combine the ingredients.
- 5
Garnish with a fresh slice of orange.
Substitutions
- VodkaGin — Gin adds botanical and herbal notes that cut through the heavy sugar content.
- Cranberry JuicePomegranate Juice — Pomegranate provides a deeper color and a more tannic, earthy tartness.
- Orange JuicePineapple Juice — This swap increases the tropical profile and provides a frothier texture.
- Peach SchnappsApricot Liqueur — Apricot offers a denser fruit flavor and a slightly more floral aroma than peach.
Variations
Woo Woo
Remove the orange juice entirely to create a sharper, more berry-forward drink often served in a smaller glass.
Sex on the Shore
Replace the vodka with silver tequila to introduce a vegetal, peppery backbone that balances the fruit sweetness.