The “Sex on the Beach” cocktail is perhaps the only cocktail in the world whose name is known to almost everyone, even those who have never tried it and are generally indifferent to alcohol. The first thing that comes to mind when mentioning a drink is the sea, warm golden sand, carefree relaxation and the alluring coolness of the ocean breeze.
A bit of history
The recipe for this cocktail was born on the endless beaches of Miami, where the bartenders of stuffy New York went for an annual vacation. Carefree life, the sun, the beckoning sea and the beauties in a bikini - all this eternal holiday of life simply required the creation of something new - the creation of such a drink that would embody all the colors of the South American hot summer. It was then that the unsurpassed alcoholic cocktail “Sex on the Beach” appeared, which absorbed all the brightness and richness of Miami. By the way, few people know that initially it was called “Sand in Shorts”, a little later - “Fun on the Beach” and only in the second half of the last century got its modern sound. Our compatriots know him thanks to the famous “long-playing” series of the nineties “Santa Barbara”. It was then that we first heard this name from TV screens. Later, the bartenders of our entertainment establishments fully mastered the art of preparing this cocktail and are now in no way inferior to their foreign colleagues, inviting visitors to enjoy this wonderful drink.
Classic is always in fashion
Judging by the name “Sex on the Beach”, the cocktail recipe should contain invigorating ingredients - something that will literally take your breath away. Let’s quickly find out all the basic secrets of cooking this product. So, the Sex on the Beach cocktail is alcoholic, therefore, it contains alcohol-containing drinks. In this case, it is vodka. Yes, yes, do not be surprised, simple, well-known vodka. In addition to it, peach liquor is added to the cocktail. Fragrant and viscous, it gives the drink that very delicate texture. In addition to alcoholic components, they add
orange juice, always freshly squeezed, from the most ripe orange fruits. Some sources suggest using pineapple and even cranberry juice, but in the classic recipe - only orange. Now we will determine the amount of these drinks and the correlation of parts. 80 grams of juice are mixed in a shaker, then 50 grams of vodka are added and finally 25-30 grams of peach syrup. Beat and pour the finished Sex on the Beach cocktail into a narrow glass filled with ice.
Do not be afraid to experiment
In fact, there are several options for making this invigorating drink. All of them have a right to exist, because the ingredients are largely similar, and the effect is always the same: a lot of pleasure from drinking a delicious cocktail. The most common option is to use the classic recipe with the addition of pineapple and cranberry juice. Another way of preparation is when Midori and Southern Comfort liqueurs are used with vodka and peach liqueur. Alcoholic ingredients in the amount of 15 grams each are mixed in a shaker with orange and cranberry juices and ice cubes.
Non-alcoholic cocktail “Sex on the beach”
For those who do not drink alcohol, but also are not averse to enjoying a delicious drink, there is an option for a cocktail that does not contain vodka. This option is also called "Safe Sex on the Beach." It only includes ice, pomegranate, peach, orange and cranberry juices. Mix 60 grams of each drink with ice in a shaker and pour into a glass. In any version, the cocktail will give you the desired coolness and pleasure.