Sex on the Beach

Ingredients

• 1.5 oz (45ml) Vodka
• 0.75 oz (22.5ml) Peach Schnapps
• 2 oz (60ml) Cranberry Juice
• 2 oz (60ml) Orange Juice (freshly squeezed preferred)
• Garnish: Orange slice or wedge, Maraschino cherry
• Ice

Instructions

1. Fill a highball glass generously with ice cubes.
2. Pour the vodka and peach schnapps directly into the glass over the ice.
3. Top with the cranberry juice and orange juice.
4. Stir gently with a bar spoon to combine all the ingredients.
5. Garnish with an orange slice or wedge on the rim and a maraschino cherry dropped into the drink.
6. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Tips

• Quality Matters: While a simple cocktail, using good quality vodka and freshly squeezed orange juice will significantly elevate the flavour.
• Adjust Sweetness: Feel free to adjust the ratio of cranberry to orange juice based on your preference for sweetness or tartness. More orange juice for sweeter, more cranberry for tarter.
• Layered Look: For a visually appealing layered effect, pour the cranberry juice last and very slowly over the back of a spoon, allowing it to settle beneath the orange juice.
• Chilled Glasses: For an extra refreshing drink, chill your highball glasses in the freezer for a few minutes before mixing.

Variations

• Malibu Sex on the Beach: For a tropical twist, substitute 0.5 oz of the vodka with Malibu coconut rum.
• Virgin Sex on the Beach (Mocktail): Omit the vodka and peach schnapps. Instead, use 1 oz peach syrup or nectar, and increase the cranberry and orange juice to 3 oz each. Add a splash of soda water for fizz if desired.
• Fizzy Sex on the Beach: Top off your finished cocktail with a splash of soda water or lemonade for a lighter, effervescent drink.