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Sex on the Beach Punch

The iconic 1980s fruity cocktail scaled for parties, blending vodka with peach schnapps, cranberry juice, and orange juice for a tropical-tasting punch perfect for summer celebrations.

vodkaEasy~12% ABV
MethodBatchGlassPunch BowlIcecubedGarnishorange slices, maraschino cherries
Recipe
Serves1
Ingredients
  • 12 ozvodka
  • 6 ozpeach schnapps
  • 12 ozcranberry juice
  • 12 ozorange juice
  • orange slices, maraschino cherriesgarnish
Tools
punch bowlladlecitrus knife
Instructions
  1. 1Combine vodka and peach schnapps in a punch bowl
  2. 2Add cranberry juice and orange juice
  3. 3Stir gently to combine
  4. 4Chill for 2-4 hours before serving
  5. 5Add ice and garnish with orange slices and cherries
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History & Origin

Sex on the Beach was invented in 1987 by Florida bartender Ted Pizio during a peach schnapps promotion. The playful name and tropical flavors made it a hit at beach bars throughout the late 1980s. Scaling the recipe for punch bowls became popular for pool parties and casual gatherings.

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