How to Make a Sex on the Beach

Guide Note

A Sex on the Beach is a fruity cocktail that can be made easily at home, no sand required. This guide to How to Make a Sex on the Beach will prepare you to enjoy this cleverly named concoction whenever the mood strikes!

Table of Contents

• Introduction
• What You'll Need
• Making a Sex on the Beach
• Variations
• References

Sex on the Beach Tips

1. Serve very cold.
2. Mix well.
3. Serve straight up or on the rocks.
4. Vary the fruit juice as desired.
5. Garnish with fruit.

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Introduction

• Sex on the Beach is a mixed drink containing vodka, a sweet liqueur and fruit juice. The International Bartender's Association official recipe includes 2 parts vodka, 1 part peach schnapps, 2 parts orange juice and 2 parts cranberry juice.¹ A common variation substitutes Midori melon liqueur and Chambord for the schnapps. Juices such as grapefruit and pineapple are frequently substituted for the orange juice.

What You'll Need

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Making a Sex on the Beach

1. Add vodka, peach schnapps and juice to the cocktail shaker.
2. Combine well.
3. Fill highball glass almost to the top with ice.²
4. Pour mixture from shaker over ice.

Variations

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1. The Food Network uses Midori and Chambord in place of the peach schnapps.³
2. Shake together with ice in the cocktail shaker, then strain into a martini glass.⁴
3. Add banana liqueur and coconut cream for a tropical touch.⁵
4. Try using pineapple juice for a change of pace.⁶
5. A Sparkling Sex on the Beach includes lemon-lime soda.⁷
6. Add a touch of lemon juice to perk up the flavor.⁸

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References for How to Make a Sex on the Beach

1. ↑ International Bartender Association: Official Cocktail: Sex on the Beach
2. ↑ Epicurious: Sex on the Beach  
3. ↑ Food Network: Sex on the Beach  
4. ↑ AllRecipes: Sex on the Beach III
5. ↑ AllRecipes: Sex on the Beach I
6. ↑ AllRecipes: Sex On Miami Beach
7. ↑ AllRecipes: Sparkling Sex on the Beach
8. ↑ BBC: Anyone for Cocktails?