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Sex On The Beach Cocktail Recipe

July 3, 2022 by Jennifer Leave a Comment

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A bottle of vodka and peach schnapps is behind a hurricane glass that is filled with sex on the beach cocktail.

This recipe for sex on the beach cocktail is a refreshing beach drink. With highlights of peach, orange, and a slight tartness from the cranberry.

A close up of a cocktail recipe with peach schnapps in a hurricane glass.

Sun and sand come to mind with this sex on the beach cocktail is enjoyed. This drink has become a beach vacationer's favorite. Sex on the beach is a sweet drink that is made with vodka.

History About This Cocktail Recipe

The history of the sex on the beach cocktail recipe is a little mysterious. According to legend, Ted Pizio, was tasked with selling peach schnapps in 1987 as a promotion. The name was something that he figured was what spring breakers came to Flordia for. Sex and the beach.

A hurricane glass that is filled with a cocktail recipe that is made with vodka and peach schnapps.

The only problem with that story is that the recipe was found in The American Bartenders School Guide to Drinks from 1982. The thought is that the sex on the beach cocktail is a combination of the fuzzy navel and a cape codder.

As with a lot of cocktails, the origins can be a little fuzzy. Regardless of the story, this sex on the beach cocktail is definitely reminiscent of the 1980s.

Ingredients Needed For A Beachy Cocktail

The sex on the beach cocktail is definitely what it sounds like. Fresh, fruity, and a little tart. This beachgoer's favorite delivers on what a beach drink should taste like.

Putting this recipe together is an easy task. All ingredients are readily available and easy to find.

Vodka and peach schnapps are mixed together with a blend of orange and cranberry juice to make this sex on the beach drink.

A close up of the drink recipe in a hurricane glass.

Questions

What is the best vodka to use in sex on the beach cocktail?

We used Absolut vodka in our cocktail recipe. However, any mid range vodka would work just fine. If you want to add an extra flavor boost. You could try any number of flavored vodkas.

What is the ABV of vodka?

Vodka's alcohol content is typically 40% (80 proof). You can find higher proof vodkas but we prefer 40% for most of our cocktails.

What can be used instead of peach schnapps in sex on the beach cocktail?

If you want to narrow the ingredients list down to three instead of four you can use a peach flavored vodka. Vodka is neutral alcohol and comes in a wide variety of flavors. Be careful replacing the schnapps with vodka, since the vodka has a higher alcohol content.

What is the ABV of peach schnapps?

Peach schnapps, like the DeKuypers brand, are typically between 15% and 20%. Much lower than your typical base spirits like vodka, rum, tequila, or whiskey.

Tips And Tricks

This recipe for sex on the beach cocktail can be made a couple of different ways. We opted to shake the drink using a cocktail shaker. This aerates the cocktail and chills it at the same time, Shaking with ice also adds a little bit of dilution to the drink from the ice.

You may also "build" the drink directly in the glass you are serving the cocktail in. Simply add ice to the glass then the vodka, peach schnapps, orange juice, and cranberry juice.

You may want to pour the cranberry juice over the back of a spoon slowly against the inside of the glass to "layer" the drink. This allows the cranberry juice to sink to the bottom.

A bottle of peach schnapps and vodka are behind a hurricane glass that is filled with the drink recipe..

To make our sex on the beach cocktail fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice. Add the vodka, peach schnapps, orange juice, and cranberry juice. Shake for approximately 10 seconds. Pour contents into a hurricane or highball glass with ice and garnish with an orange wedge. Enjoy!

If you are looking for a refreshing cocktail look no further than this recipe for sex on the beach. With the perfect combination of citrus from the orange to the fruitiness of the peach.

A little tartness from the cranberry to tame down the sweet just slightly. The vodka stands back leaving all the other flavors to highlight the cocktail.

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A glass with a refreshing sex on the beach cocktail with an orange slice and an umbrella straw.
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Sex On The Beach

Sex on the beach is a refreshing cocktail recipe that is made with a blend of orange and cranberry juices. Then mixed together with vodka and peach schnapps that is served over ice.

Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Keyword Cocktail Recipes, Peach Schnapps Cocktail Recipe, Sex On The Beach, Sex On The Beach Cocktail, Sex On The Beach Cocktail Recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1 Serving
Calories 223 kcal
Author Jennifer

Ingredients

  • 1½ Ounce Vodka
  • 1 Ounce Peach Schnapps
  • 2 Ounces Orange Juice
  • 2 Ounces Cranberry Juice
  • ½ Cup Ice
  • Orange Wedge for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Into a cocktail shaker half filled with ice add the vodka, peach schnapps, orange juice, and cranberry juice.

  2. Shake the ingredients together for 10 seconds.

  3. Strain into a hurricane or highball glass with ice.

  4. Garnish with an orange wedge.

Recipe Video

Recipe Notes

The nutritional value may vary depending on the ingredients used. 

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Nutrition Facts
Sex On The Beach
Serving Size
 
1 Serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
223
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
0.2
g
0
%
Saturated Fat
 
0.02
g
0
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
0.03
g
Sodium
 
8
mg
0
%
Potassium
 
157
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
 
20
g
7
%
Fiber
 
0.2
g
1
%
Sugar
 
18
g
20
%
Protein
 
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
 
139
IU
3
%
Vitamin C
 
34
mg
41
%
Calcium
 
14
mg
1
%
Iron
 
0.3
mg
2
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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