Sex on the beach

This article is about the cocktail. For the act of having sexual intercourse outdoors, see public sex. For the song by T-Spoon, see Sex on the Beach (song).

Not to be confused with Ex on the Beach.

Sex on the beach

IBA official cocktail
Sex on the beach
Type	Cocktail
Base spirit	Vodka
Served	On the rocks: poured over ice
Standard garnish	orange slice
Standard drinkware	Highball glass
IBA specified ingredients†	4 cl Vodka 2 cl Peach schnapps 4 cl Orange juice 4 cl cranberry juice
Preparation	Build all ingredients in a highball glass filled with ice. Garnish with orange slice.
† Sex on the beach recipe at International Bartenders Association

A sex on the beach is an alcoholic cocktail containing vodka, peach schnapps, orange juice and cranberry juice. It is an International Bartenders Association Official Cocktail. ^[1]

General types

There are two general types of the cocktail:

• The IBA official cocktail is made from vodka, peach schnapps, orange juice, and cranberry juice. ^[1]
• The 2008 Mr. Boston Official Bartender's Guide (67th edition) provides an alternative recipe made from vodka, Chambord, Midori Melon Liqueur, pineapple juice, and cranberry juice. ^[2]

The drink is built over ice in a highball glass and garnished with an orange slice. ^[1] Sometimes they are mixed in smaller amounts and served as a shooter. ^[3]

Variations

Some derivative variations have their own names:

• A "sex in the driveway" is a sex on the beach with orange juice and cranberry juice replaced with blue curaçao and Sprite. ^[4]
• A "woo woo" is a sex on the beach without orange juice. ^[5]
• The alcohol-free variation is sometimes referred to as "safe sex on the beach", "cuddles on the beach", or "virgin(s) on the beach". ^[6]

References

1. "Sex on the Beach". International Bartenders Association. Retrieved 2017-10-24.
2. Mr. Boston Official Bartender's Guide (67th ed.). Hoboken, New Jersey: Wiley. 2008. ISBN   978-0-470-39065-8.
3. "Creamy Sex On The Beach Shots Cocktail Recipe". Tipsy Bartender. 2017-11-10. Retrieved 2024-08-29.
4. "Sex in the Driveway". Mixthatdrink.com. Retrieved 19 December 2019.
5. Kester Thompson (2011). Cocktails, Cocktails, and More Cocktails. Charlesbridge. p. 52. ISBN   978-1-60734-423-0.
6. Suzi Parker (2005). 1000 Best Bartender Recipes . Sourcebooks. p.  534. ISBN   978-1-4022-0547-7.

External links

• IBA official cocktail recipe