How to Make a Sex on the Beach Cocktail

Co-authored by Ollie George Cigliano

Last Updated: July 11, 2022 References

Sex on the Beach is a delicious and fruity vodka-based drink that is perfect for almost any occasion. Making a Sex on the Beach cocktail is quick and easy. You can make a traditional Sex on the Beach with peach schnapps, or try different flavors.

Ingredients

Sex on the Beach

1.5 ounces (45 mL) of peach schnapps
1.5 ounces (45 mL) of vodka
1.5 ounces (45 mL) of cranberry juice
1.5 ounces of (45 mL) of orange juice
Orange slice or maraschino cherry for garnish

Serves 1

Raspberry Sex on the Beach

3 tablespoons (45 mL) of vodka
3 tablespoons (45 mL) of melon liqueur
3 tablespoons (45 mL) of raspberry liqueur
About 8 tablespoons (115 mL) of pineapple juice

Serves 1

Sex on an Arizona Beach

2 shots of vodka
2 shots of peach schnapps
1 dash grapefruit juice
1 dash lime juice
1 splash grenadine syrup

Serves: varies

Method 1

Method 1 of 3:

Making a Traditional Sex on the Beach

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Pour all of your ingredients into a tall shaker. For a single serving, you will need 1.5 ounces (45 mL) of peach schnapps, 1.5 ounces (45 mL) of vodka, 1.5 ounces (45 mL) of cranberry juice, and 1.5 ounces of (45 mL) of orange juice.^{[1]
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- A shaker is a metal tumbler or glass meant for mixing drinks in. Do not use an actual glass for this.
- The order you add the ingredients in is not important.
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Fill the shaker three quarters of the way full with ice. If you can, try to use larger ice cubes rather than smaller ones. This is because smaller cubes break down quicker, which can dilute the cocktail and make it taste watery.^{[2]
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- The ice cubes that come from a standard-sized ice cube stray should be just fine. They are typically around 1 by 2 inches (2.5 by 5.1 cm).
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Shake your cocktail for 15 seconds. Cover the shaker with its lid first. Hold the shaker between your hands, with 1 hand on the lid and the other on the bottom. Shake it for 15 seconds to combine the ingredients thoroughly.^{[3]
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- Shake the cocktail shaker hard enough that you can hear the ice rattling around inside.
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Strain the mixture into a highball glass. Use a cocktail strainer to hold the ice back as you pour the drink into the glass. Alternatively, hold a strainer over the glass, then pour the drink through it.^{[4]
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- If you don't have a highball glass, any tall glass will do.
- Adding a few ice cubes to the glass will help the drink stay cool.
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Garnish the drink. Garnish the drink by placing an orange slice on the rim.^{[5]
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Research source} If you prefer, however, you can add a maraschino cherry instead.
- You can also garnish with a cocktail umbrella to give the drink a nice touch.

Method 2

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Making a Raspberry Sex on the Beach

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Pour the vodka and liqueurs into a tall glass. You will need 3 tablespoons (45 mL) of vodka, 3 tablespoons (45 mL) of melon liqueur, and 3 tablespoons (45 mL) of raspberry liqueur .^{[6]
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- Traditionally, Sex on the Beach drinks are served in highball glasses, but any big glass will do.
- Hold off on the pineapple juice for now; don't add it in just yet.
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Mix your ingredients with a spoon. Keep stirring them until the color is consistent. This will create the base for your cocktail; you'll be adding the pineapple juice on top.^{[7]
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- If your ingredients aren't already chilled, add a few cubes of ice to the glass to cool them.
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Add the pineapple juice on top. Use just enough juice to enough to fill the glass to the brim. This should come out to around 8 tablespoons (115 mL), but the exact amount may vary depending on the size of your glass.^{[8]
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- You may not end up using all 8 tablespoons (115 mL) of pineapple juice. In some cases, you might end up having to use more!
- Pour the pineapple juice in slowly and close to the surface of the vodka solution. This will help create a layered look.

Method 3

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Making a Sex on an Arizona Beach

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Pour all of the ingredients into a cocktail shaker. You will need 2 shots of vodka and 2 shots of peach schnapps. You will also need a dash of grapefruit juice, a dash of lime juice, and a splash of grenadine syrup.^{[9]
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- A cocktail shaker looks like a glass or tumbler made out of metal. Don't use an actual glass for this, as it might break.
- The order in which you add the ingredients doesn't matter.
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Fill the shaker three quarters of the way with large ice cubes. Use the larger cubes that come from a standard ice cube tray. Avoid the smaller ones, as they will melt faster and dilute the drink.^{[10]
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- Add bigger chunks of ice that are around 1 by 2 inches (2.5 by 5.1 cm) work better than smaller chunks because they won't dilute the drink's flavor.
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hake the cocktail shaker for at least 15 seconds to blend the ingredients. Make sure you can hear the ice rattling inside the shaker, as this is an indication you're shaking it hard enough.^{[11]
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- Hold the lid tightly against the top of the shaker with 1 hand while you use your other hand to support the bottom. This will help prevent leaks.
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Pour the drink into a tall glass through a strainer. A highball glass or hurricane glass is traditionally used for a Sex on the Beach. However, any glass tall enough to hold all the ingredients should work.^{[12]
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- You can use a cocktail strainer for this or an actual strainer.

Community Q&A

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How can I make it by the pitcher?

Community Answer

Determine how many glasses the pitcher holds, and multiply the recipe accordingly.
Question

How can I make a sex on the beach without cranberry juice?

Community Answer

You could substitute grape juice or apple juice, but then it wouldn't be a sex on the beach.