How to Make a Delicious Sex on the Beach Cocktail

The alcoholic beverage "Sex on the Beach" is a favorite of many and is a National Bartenders Association Official Cocktail. If you like a light, fruity, refreshing drink, you will enjoy Sex on the Beach. This cocktail is a summer favorite because of its tropical flavors.

Things You'll Need

• Cranberry juice
• Pineapple juice
• Peach schnapps
• Vodka
• Slice of pineapple or orange for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. Add 1 ounce of vodka and 3/4 of an ounce of peach schnapps to a tall, highball glass.

2. Fill 1/2 of the remainder of the glass with cranberry juice.

3. Fill the remainder with pineapple juice. You can also substitute orange juice for pineapple juice.

4. Stir and enjoy. You can garnish the drink with a slice of pineapple or a slice of orange.

5. Make a nonalcoholic version of the cocktail ("Safe Sex on the Beach") by mixing equal parts orange juice and cranberry juice. Then add nectar, and pour over ice. Sink the grenadine, garnish with a pineapple wedge and serve.

Tips & Warnings

• Consider using a shaker to mix the ingredients before pouring the drink into a highball glass.

• As a variation, try substituting coconut rum for the vodka.

References

• International Bartenders Association: IBA Official Cocktails