Long Drink
Sex on the Beach
How to make a Sex on the Beach - a fruity vodka longdrink with peach liqueur, orange and cranberry juice. A summery classic as a recipe.
4 minPrep time
easyDifficulty
Highball glassGlass
1Serving(s)
Sex on the Beach is one of the best-known fruit cocktails in the world and originated in Florida in the 1980s. The mix of vodka, peach liqueur and orange and cranberry juice makes an easy-drinking, summery longdrink. With its glowing color gradient, it is a real eye-catcher at any party.
Instructions
- Fill the highball glass with ice cubes.
- Add vodka and peach liqueur over the ice.
- Top up with orange juice.
- Slowly pour in the cranberry juice.
- Stir briefly and garnish with an orange slice and a cocktail cherry.
Garnish: Orange slice and a cocktail cherry
Pro tip: Pour the cranberry juice in last, slowly over a bar spoon, to create a nice color gradient in the glass.
Frequently asked questions
Which peach liqueur is suitable for Sex on the Beach?
Classically Peachtree by De Kuyper is used, a mild peach liqueur. But any good peach liqueur works.
Can I also make Sex on the Beach without cranberry juice?
Cranberry juice gives the drink its typical color and tart note. You can replace it with red grape juice, but the taste will then change slightly.
Where does the name Sex on the Beach come from?
The cocktail was created in Florida in the 1980s and named after the two main attractions of spring break.
Ingredients
- Vodka4 cl
- Peach liqueur (Peachtree)2 cl
- Orange juice4 cl
- Cranberry juice4 cl
- Ice cubesas needed
