What does a Sex on the Beach taste like?
A Sex on the Beach tastes like peach candy stirred into fruit punch: sweet peach, orange juice and a tart cranberry edge, with the vodka barely showing.
Sex on the Beach
peachy fruit punch
This is vodka, peach schnapps, orange juice and cranberry juice over ice, and it tastes exactly like that list sounds. Peach is the loudest thing in the glass, sweet and a little candied. Orange juice rounds it out and cranberry adds just enough tartness to keep it from going syrupy. The vodka hides well, which is the whole point and also the danger. It's not subtle or fancy, and it doesn't try to be. It's the drink you order on vacation when you want something cold, fruity and easy.
Where you’ll see it
Mostly on beach bar, resort and happy hour menus, served tall over ice with an orange slice or a cherry. Some bars swap in pineapple juice or add a splash of raspberry liqueur.
Order it if you want a sweet, fruity drink that doesn't taste much like alcohol.
Quick questions
- Is a Sex on the Beach strong?
- Not very. It has a shot or so of vodka and a little peach schnapps, stretched out with plenty of juice, so it drinks lighter than a margarita.
- What is peach schnapps?
- A sweet, clear peach liqueur, usually around 15% to 20% alcohol. It tastes like peach gummy candy and is what gives this drink its main flavor.