Sex on the Beach
Vodka · Highball
An '80s beach bar staple combining vodka, peach schnapps, cranberry, and orange juice. Sweet, fruity, and unapologetically fun.
| Glass | Highball |
| Garnish | None |
| ABV | 9.5% |
| Category | modern |
| Flavor | fruity, sweet, beachy, colorful |
Ingredients
- Vodka1.5 oz
- Peach Schnapps0.5 oz
- Cranberry Juice2 oz
- Fresh Orange Juice2 oz
- Orange Slice1 piece
Method
- Fill highball glass with ice
- Add vodka and peach schnapps
- Top with cranberry juice and orange juice
- Gently stir to create gradient
- Garnish with orange slice
Pro Tips
- Layering is the trick: vodka + schnapps first, then OJ, then cranberry LAST — creates the gradient.
- Use white cranberry juice if you want a lighter version that shows the peach more.
- Peachtree schnapps (original DeKuyper) is more authentic than modern craft peach liqueur.