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Sex on the Beach cocktail - vodka-based served in Highball glass
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Sex on the Beach

Sex on the Beach is a playful and fruity cocktail that emerged from the Florida bar scene in the 1980s during spring break culture, quickly becoming a beloved party drink worldwide.

Quick Facts

Prep Time

5 min

Difficulty

easy

Glassware

highball

Ice

Cubed

Technique

Shake

Ingredients

  • 1 oz Vodka
  • 0.75 oz Peach schnapps
  • 1.5 oz Cranberry Juice
  • 1.5 oz Orange Juice

Instructions

1

Build all ingredients in a highball glass filled with ice.

2

Garnish with orange slice.

About This Cocktail

Sex on the Beach is a playful and fruity cocktail that emerged from the Florida bar scene in the 1980s during spring break culture, quickly becoming a beloved party drink worldwide. This vibrant highball blends smooth vodka with sweet peach schnapps, tangy cranberry juice, and fresh orange juice, creating a tropical, easy-drinking flavor with a beautiful sunset-inspired gradient. Perfect for beach vacations, summer parties, and fun nights out, Sex on the Beach delivers carefree, vacation-ready vibes in every refreshing sip.

Sex on the Beach cocktail - vodka-based served in Highball glass

Flavor Profile

fruitysweetcitrusyrefreshing

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