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Built · one serving

Sex on the Beach

A bright vodka highball combining peach, orange, and cranberry fruit flavors.

Short answer

Sex on the Beach is a built cocktail made with vodka, peach liqueur, orange juice, and cranberry juice. A bright vodka highball combining peach, orange, and cranberry fruit flavors. Follow the one-serving recipe below for exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 4 minutes.
Time4 min
MethodBuilt
GlassHighball
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Sex on the Beach ingredients

Use the original amounts for one serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

Sex on the Beach ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Vodka40 ml4 cl1.4 oz2 parts
Peach Liqueur20 ml2 cl0.7 oz1 part
Orange Juice40 ml4 cl1.4 oz2 parts
Cranberry Juice40 ml4 cl1.4 oz2 parts

Garnish: Half orange slice

Method

How to make Sex on the Beach

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a highball glass and prepare a clean half slice of orange.

  2. 02

    Fill the glass completely with fresh, solid ice cubes.

  3. 03

    Measure the vodka and peach liqueur directly over the ice.

  4. 04

    Add the chilled orange juice followed by the cranberry juice.

  5. 05

    Lift the mixture gently with a bar spoon for 3–4 turns without over-diluting.

  6. 06

    Place the orange half-slice at the rim and serve immediately while very cold.

Tasting profile

What does Sex on the Beach taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sweetness (4/5) and freshness (4/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness4 / 5
Sourness2 / 5
Bitterness0 / 5
Strength2 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Sex on the Beach questions

What is in a Sex on the Beach?

Kokto’s build uses vodka, peach liqueur, orange juice, and cranberry juice.

How long does a Sex on the Beach take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 4 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Sex on the Beach prepared?

It uses a built method and is served in a highball. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Sex on the Beach alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

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