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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.

Approx. preparation
3 min
Glass
Highball glass
Method
Build in the glass
Make this cocktail
Sex on the Beach, Highball glass

Ingredients

Servings
1
Measures

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

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  1. Fill a highball glass with ice.

  2. Measure in vodka and peach schnapps.

  3. Add orange and cranberry juices, then combine gently with a spoon.

  4. Garnish with half an orange slice and serve.

Small details, better drinks

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.

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