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Sex on the Beach

An icon of the 1980s, the Sex on the Beach is a famously fun, fruity, and easy-drinking highball. Its provocative name and sweet, approachable flavor profile have made it an enduring favorite for parties and beach vacations around the world.

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ oz Vodka
  • ½ oz Peach Schnapps
  • 2 oz Orange Juice
  • 2 oz Cranberry Juice
  • Garnish: Orange Slice & Cherry

Instructions

  1. Fill a Glass with Ice: Fill a highball glass to the top with fresh ice cubes.
  2. Build the Drink: Pour the vodka and peach schnapps over the ice.
  3. Add Juices: Top with the orange juice and then the cranberry juice. Pouring the cranberry juice last creates a beautiful layered "sunrise" effect in the glass.
  4. Stir and Garnish: Give the drink a gentle stir to combine the flavors. Garnish with a fresh orange slice and a maraschino cherry.

Pro Tips for Perfection

Use Fresh Orange Juice: While this is a famously easy-going cocktail, using freshly squeezed orange juice instead of bottled will dramatically improve the taste, adding a bright, zesty quality that balances the sweetness of the schnapps and cranberry.

The Layered Look: To get that beautiful gradient effect, build the drink directly in the glass. Add the vodka and schnapps, then the orange juice, and finally, pour the cranberry juice slowly over the back of a spoon to make it float on top before gently sinking and blending.

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