Sex on the Beach
A fruity, crowd-pleasing highball of vodka and peach schnapps lengthened with cranberry and orange juice; high juice volume and forgiving ratios make it ideal for big-batch pitchers and party pours.
Ingredients
| Vodka | 1.5 oz |
| Peach schnapps | 0.5 oz |
| Cranberry juice | 2 oz |
| Orange juice | 2 oz |
| Total volume | 6.00 oz |
Garnish: Orange slice and cocktail cherry
Tip: change “Make” to scale the recipe, or switch units for the metric world.
How to make it
Shaken · Medium · about 3 minutes
- 1
Add the vodka, peach schnapps, cranberry juice and orange juice to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- 2
Shake hard for 10–15 seconds until the outside of the shaker frosts over.
- 3
Strain into a highball glass over fresh ice.
- 4
Garnish with orange slice and cocktail cherry.
Tools you'll need
Making a batch for a party?
Here's a pre-calculated batch of 12 with 27% dilution water built in. Scale to any number with the batch calculator →
| Ingredient | × 12 | Bottles |
|---|---|---|
| Vodka | 18.0 oz | 1 |
| Peach schnapps | 6.0 oz | 1 |
| Cranberry juice | 24.0 oz | 1 |
| Orange juice | 24.0 oz | 1 |
BatchPour tools produce estimates for planning purposes only. Actual dilution, ABV, and ingredient yields vary by technique, ice temperature, and produce. Always taste and adjust. Drink responsibly.
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Sex on the Beach FAQ
What's in a Sex on the Beach?
A classic Sex on the Beach is made with vodka, peach schnapps, cranberry juice, orange juice. It's shaken and served in a highball glass.
What is the ABV of a Sex on the Beach?
A classic Sex on the Beach is approximately 11.7% ABV — about 1.17 US standard drinks per serving once you account for dilution.
Should I shake or stir a Sex on the Beach?
Shake it. Citrus and other non-spirit ingredients need the aeration and hard chill that shaking gives.
How do I batch Sex on the Beachs for a party?
Scale every ingredient by your guest count, then add about 27% dilution water. The BatchPour batch calculator does the math for any number.