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Sex on the Beach
Build a Sex on the Beach with vodka, peach schnapps, orange and cranberry. No shaker needed: get measured quantities, ice guidance and serving controls.
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Ingredients
Current recipe: 1 serving · US fl oz · Original recipe
Check off each ingredient after adding it to the cocktail.
- Vodka40% ABV1.35 US fl oz
- Peach schnapps20% ABV0.68 US fl oz
- Orange juice1.35 US fl oz
- Cranberry juice or drink — check sweetness1.35 US fl oz
- Half orange slice1 piece
Amounts are for the selected number of servings. Prepare each serving separately; add sparkling ingredients just before serving.
Ice
- Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.
- Drain standing meltwater or use fresh ice before building the drink.
What you need
Jigger · Long spoon
How to make it
Click a step number to mark it as done.
Fill a highball glass with ice.
Measure in vodka and peach schnapps.
Add orange and cranberry juices, then combine gently with a spoon.
Garnish with half an orange slice and serve.
Small details, better drinks
- This is a mixed drink rather than an intentionally layered presentation. Juices determine its color.
- Peach schnapps varies in strength; 20% is an editable calculation assumption.
- Unsweetened cranberry juice is much more tart than a sweetened cranberry drink. Read the label.
Good to know
Do I need a shaker?
No. This IBA version is built directly in an ice-filled highball glass.
Are cranberry juice and cranberry drink interchangeable?
They differ in sugar and fruit content, so they change the balance. Check the product label.
Why does mine look different?
Juice products and mixing affect the color. Distinct neon-colored layers are not required.
Recipe sources
Recipe notes by Cheers. Preparation time is an estimate.
Published: · Updated:
- International Bartenders Association ↗ · Accessed: Oct 25, 2026


