Cocktails American

Sex on the Beach

The fruity vodka and peach classic, from a quick squash-and-cordial build to a fresh-pressed version with real peach liqueur and homemade grenadine. Tiers climb in fruit quality and freshness.

Serves1
Time14 min
Cost / serving£7.90
Vegan Gluten-free Dairy-free Contains alcohol

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Ultimate version

Premium vodka, real peach liqueur, fresh-pressed juices and homemade grenadine.

Per serving£7.90
Total cost£7.90
Time14 min
Servings

Ingredients for 1

  • Build
  • 45 ml premium wheat vodka
  • 20 ml creme de peche peach liqueur
  • 60 ml fresh-pressed pink grapefruit and cranberry juice
  • 50 ml freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 10 ml fresh lime juice
  • Float
  • 10 ml homemade pomegranate grenadine
  • Garnish
  • 1 handful ice cubes , large, clear
  • 1 white peach fan , to garnish
  • 1 luxardo cherry , to garnish

Method

  1. Shake the vodka, peach liqueur, grapefruit-cranberry juice, orange juice and lime over ice for 10 seconds.
  2. Strain into a tall glass filled with large clear ice cubes.
  3. Slowly pour the homemade grenadine down the inside of the glass for a sunset gradient.
  4. Garnish with a fan of fresh white peach and a luxardo cherry on a pick.

Equipment

The three ways, side by side

Budget
£1.70 / serving · 4 min

Value vodka, peach squash, cranberry juice drink and a splash of orange.

Better
£4.00 / serving · 6 min

Smooth vodka, peach schnapps and proper cranberry and orange juice.

Ultimate
£7.90 / serving · 14 min

Premium vodka, real peach liqueur, fresh-pressed juices and homemade grenadine.