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Sex on the Beach Cocktail Recipe
PREP TIME 5 min
QUICK TIPS
INSTRUCTIONS
01
Shake the peach schnapps, fresh orange juice and pineapple juice in a cocktail shaker with ice, and strain into a tall glass filled with fresh ice
02
Shake the SKYY Vodka, cranberry juice and raspberry liqueur with ice and carefully pour on top of the existing drink layer in the same glass
03
Serve with a cocktail stirrer to the side so guests can mix the two layers before they enjoy the drink
A brief history of the Sex on the Beach cocktail
Now that you know how to make a Sex on the Beach cocktail, let’s get down to business. What on earth is the deal with the name and who came up with it? Well, as many naughty things are wont to do, it originated around the tradition of Spring Break. The story goes that a bartender in Florida, Ted Pizio, was told to make peach schnapps (a bit of an old lady drink at the time) more appealing to a younger crowd in the 1980s.
He devised this two-layer cocktail, of which the half at the bottom is apparently the beach, and the half at the top, is, well, the good stuff. A bit of reach to be sure, but we’re gonna give this one to old Ted – he sure managed to give peach schnapps a much-needed PR boost.
Of course, the giggle-inducing name has now also made this rather famous cocktail a go-to for everything from quirky 80s theme parties, to bachelorette parties and everything in between.
What flavors are in the Sex on the Beach cocktail?
Now, let’s take a look at what is in the Sex on the Beach cocktail and how this all comes together to make a very delicious, refreshing and fruity drink. The first half of the drink contains intensely fruity peach schnapps that is combined with orange and pineapple juice to push the flavor profile into a wonderfully tropical space.
Then, on top of this, the next layer contains SKYY Vodka that is shaken with tart cranberry juice and a kiss of sweetness from raspberry liqueur. In short, this is about as tutti fruity as it gets, folks! A great drink to sip poolside or while overlooking the ocean with your toes in the sand.
Is peach schnapps vodka?
Nope, not quite. The peach schnapps that is used in the Sex on the Beach cocktail recipe is a spirit that shares similarities with vodka but is actually made in a very different way. Essentially, the creators of this spirit add peach flavoring to a clear grain spirit, so there aren’t actually any fresh peaches involved in the deal. You do, however, get that peachy vibe with a very noticeable kick to accompany it.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Peach schnapps is a clear grain spirit with peach flavoring added.
The layers will naturally lie on top of one another due to the viscosity of the liquids - you just need to pour it slowly. First combine the peach schnapps, fresh orange juice and pineapple juice in a cocktail shaker with ice, and strain into a tall glass filled with fresh ice. Then shake the SKYY Vodka, cranberry juice and raspberry liqueur with ice and carefully pour on top of the existing drink layer in the same glass.
Yes, a Sex on the Beach cocktail is shaken up. You first combine the peach schnapps, fresh orange juice and pineapple juice in a cocktail shaker with ice, and strain into a tall glass filled with fresh ice. Then you shake the SKYY Vodka, cranberry juice and raspberry liqueur with ice and carefully pour on top of the existing drink layer in the same glass.
