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Sex on the Beach

This classic 'Sex on the Beach' cocktail is a vibrant, fruity, and refreshing drink. Combining vodka and peach schnapps with orange and cranberry juices, it offers a perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors, ideal for a casual sip or a festive gathering.
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Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 people
Course: lunch/dinner
Cuisine: world
Calories: 164.8
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 fluid ounce vodka
  • 1 fluid ounce peach schnapps
  • 3 fluid ounces orange juice
  • 3 fluid ounces cranberry juice

Equipment

  • 1 Cocktail Shaker For optimal chilling and mixing of ingredients.
  • 1 Jigger Essential for accurate measurement of spirits and juices.
  • 1 Highball Glass The traditional serving vessel for this cocktail.
  • 1 Bar Spoon For gentle stirring and combining the ingredients.

Method
 

  1. Gather all specified ingredients and your bar tools.
  2. Fill a highball glass completely with fresh ice to ensure maximum chill and minimal dilution.
  3. Using a jigger, precisely measure 1 fluid ounce of vodka and pour it directly into the ice-filled highball glass.
  4. Measure 1 fluid ounce of peach schnapps with the jigger and add it to the glass.
  5. Carefully add 3 fluid ounces of high-quality orange juice to the mixture in the glass.
  6. Pour in 3 fluid ounces of cranberry juice, completing the liquid base.
  7. Gently stir all ingredients together in the glass using a bar spoon until thoroughly combined and well-chilled.
  8. Garnish the cocktail with an orange slice or wedge, and optionally, a few fresh cranberries for an appealing presentation.
  9. Serve immediately and responsibly to enjoy the refreshing flavors.

Notes

For the best 'Sex on the Beach,' always prioritize high-quality, chilled ingredients. Freshly squeezed orange juice makes a significant difference, as does a good quality cranberry juice—avoid overly sugary varieties. The balance of sweet from the peach schnapps and orange juice against the tartness of the cranberry is key; adjust ratios to your preference. To enhance the drink's chill and prevent rapid dilution, ensure your highball glass is pre-chilled and filled completely with fresh, clean ice. Garnish with an orange slice and a few fresh cranberries or a maraschino cherry for a vibrant presentation. Proper shaking or stirring is crucial for uniform temperature and flavor distribution.