How to Make a Sex on the Beach Drink
A classic Sex on the Beach cocktail calls for just four ingredients, plus ice and a fruit garnish. Here’s what you’ll need:Ingredients
1 ½ ounces vodka1 ounce peach schnapps2 ounces orange juice2 ounces cranberry juice or grenadine IceOrange slices and cherries, for garnish
Sex on the Beach Drink Upgrades
There’s something incredibly nostalgic about a classic Sex on the Beach, but it’s also fun to explore different renditions of this well-known cocktail. Here are a few ways to shake up the traditional boozy beverage.
Whip Up an On Manhattan Beach
This is a more upscale version of a Sex on the Beach—called On Manhattan Beach—that was created by Drew Record, a managing partner of Bon Vivants Hospitality in San Francisco. Over the last 15 years, Record has written over 100 cocktail menus, experimenting with different flavors and provisions. “When it comes to re-creating drinks from the ’70s and ’80s, all you have to do is tweak the serve or adjust the ingredients,” he shared.To make an On Manhattan Beach, you’ll need 1.5 ounces of vodka (such as Grey Goose), half an ounce of Creme de Peche or any fine French liqueur, a quarter of an ounce of Cointreau, and half an ounce of pure cranberry juice (the less sweet the better). Combine the ingredients over ice in a shaker tin, shake vigorously, strain, and serve in chilled martini glass. Garnish with an orange peel, if desired.
Try a Sex on the Beach Slushie
Cool down with a frozen version of this tropical drink. Instead of shaking or stirring your ingredients, throw them in a blender with some ice and pour it in a fun glass with a tiny umbrella. You’ll instantly be in vacation mode.
Opt for a Zero-Proof Version
The mocktail version of a Sex on the Beach is often referred to as Cuddles on the Beach, or Safe Sex on the Beach. All you need to do to create a zero-proof iteration is to replace the peach schnapps with fresh peach puree, and use club soda or sparkling water instead of vodka. The result is an equally delicious, slightly effervescent drink you can enjoy in Dry January and beyond.
Skip the Schnapps
If you’re not a fan of sweet drinks, you can cut the sugar by using peach-flavored vodka instead of schnapps. You can also look for sugar-free cranberry or orange juice to help mellow out the flavor.
