The Sex on the Beach cocktail is one of the tropical cocktails that originated in America in the 1980s and quickly became popular worldwide. This cocktail has become especially popular in beach bars and summer vacation spots in Florida.
According to the most common story, this cocktail was created in 1987 by a bartender living in Florida. At the time, a liquor brand organized a competition among bartenders to increase sales of peach liqueur. The bartender with the most sales would win a prize.
To popularize peach liqueur, a bartender created a cocktail with a catchy name and easy drinking. He combined vodka, peach schnapps and fruit juices to create a tropical and refreshing drink. The name of the cocktail humorously described the two things tourists in Florida look for most: the beach and fun.
“Life sometimes consists of sun, sea and a small feeling of freedom”
Thanks to the drink's fun name and bright colors, the cocktail quickly became popular. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s it became one of the best-known cocktails on bar menus.
Today, Sex on the Beach is considered one of the most popular classic modern cocktails, especially during the summer months and in resort areas. Thanks to its fruity aroma and easy drinking, it remains a pleasant choice for many cocktail lovers.
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Ingredients
Unit System
40 mlVodka
20 mlPeach Schnapps (peach schnapps)
40 mlorange juice
40 mlcranberry juice (cranberry juice)
IceOrange slice, Maraschino cherry
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Method
1
Fill a highball glass with ice.
2
Add vodka and peach schnapps.
3
Add orange juice.
4
Add the cranberry juice.
5
Stir gently.
6
Garnish with an orange slice and a cocktail cherry.
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Bartender Tips
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Peach balance - peach liqueur gives the cocktail a sweet and fruity character, be careful not to overdo it.
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Fresh orange juice - Fresh orange juice enhances the freshness of the cocktail.
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Use plenty of ice - Plenty of ice keeps the drink cool and stable for longer.
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