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Sex on the Beach

Sex on the Beach is a cocktail made with Vodka, Peach Schnapps, Cranberry Juice, and Orange Juice. The listed recipe is built and served in a Highball Glass.

The Sex on the Beach is approximately 15% ABV in this WhatDrink recipe.

How much alcohol is in a Sex on the Beach?

WhatDrink's Sex on the Beach recipe contains about 1.18 US standard drinks of alcohol. One US standard drink is about 14 grams (0.6 fluid ounces) of pure alcohol — the amount in a 12-ounce can of regular beer at 5% alcohol by volume, a 5-ounce glass of wine at 12%, or a 1.5-ounce shot of distilled spirits at 40%. Ice or water added while mixing changes how strong the drink tastes, not how much alcohol it contains. (Standard drink: NIAAA)

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Cocktailalcoholic15% ABV4 ingredients

At a Glance

188 kcalCalories
15%ABV
14.2gSugar
17gCarbs
1.18Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition.

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How hard is it to make?

Easy

Why: 4 ingredients

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

How to Make It

  1. Build the vodka, peach schnapps, orange juice and cranberry juice in a Highball glass filled with ice.Built
  2. Garnish with an orange slice.Garnish

How to Serve

Glass
Highball Glass
Temperature
Chilled
Ice
Ice
Method
Built
Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

SweetTart

Supporting notes

FruitPeachBerryCitrusFruity

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong
BodyLight – Full
SweetnessDry – Sweet
AcidityFlat – Crisp
FruitinessEarthy – Fruity
BoldnessDelicate – Bold
  • Fruity and vibrant

What do these dimensions mean?

Diet & lifestyle

Compatible, based on the listed ingredients

Gluten-FreeVegetarian

May be limited

Vegan

Not compatible

KetoLow-CarbLow-Sugar
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Diet tags are ingredient-level and nutrition-estimate based. Product brands, preparation methods, quantities, and substitutions may change compatibility.

Alternatives to try

Choose an ingredient to see reviewed substitutions, or filter for a different preference.

Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Vodka40 ml

GinWorks, but changes the drink
How much to use
Use the same volume; expect more juniper and herbal aroma.
What changes
Gin can replace vodka when a more botanical result is acceptable.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Cranberry Juice40 ml

Pomegranate JuiceWorks, with a noticeable change
How much to use
Use the same amount; adjust sweetness if the drink becomes too dry.
What changes
Pomegranate juice can replace cranberry juice when a deeper tart red-fruit note is acceptable.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Orange Juice40 ml

Pineapple JuiceWorks, but changes the drink
How much to use
Use the same amount first; reduce sweetener if the drink becomes too rich.
What changes
Pineapple juice can replace orange juice when a more tropical result is acceptable.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible
Grapefruit JuiceNot a neutral swap
How much to use
Use less at first and consider adding a little sweetener.
What changes
Grapefruit juice is not a neutral substitute for orange juice; it makes the drink sharper and more bitter.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Reviewed component substitutions are not guarantees that the replacement was tested in this exact recipe. Follow the reviewed adjustment note and taste before serving.

Preference filters use current ingredient, nutrition and diet evidence. They are not medical advice, and this database contract does not store user selections.

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Ingredients, measures and method are taken from the source recipe; roles and serving details are mapped from reviewed evidence.

Frequently asked questions

Can I make a Sex on the Beach at home?
Yes. The Sex on the Beach uses 4 ingredients, making it straightforward to prepare at home. You will need a Highball Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.