Sex on the beach combines the smooth silky flavor of peach with the sweetness of Florida orange juice. The cocktail and its name date back to 1987 and Ft. Lauderdale where National Distribution launched a new product, peach schnapps, to the market. In efforts to promote sales, National devised a contest among local establishments to see who could sell the most of the newly promoted liquor. The winning business was to receive $1000, and the bartender who was responsible for the highest sales would receive $100. Ted Pizio who worked at a club named Confetti’s came up with this fruity concoction. When asked what it was called, Pizio announced “Sex on the Beach”, reasoning that the thousands of people who visit Ft. Lauderdale for spring break only come for two reasons. The beach, and sex.

This scene from the 1953 movie From Here To Eternity starring Burt Lancaster and Deborah Kerr was considered very risqué.  Tame by today’s standards, this “sex on the beach” scene was quite controversial. My how times have changed.

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Sex on the Beach

A seemingly innocent cocktail, fruity and refreshing with a powerful punch.

Course Cocktails

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 1

Ingredients

• 1 ounce vodka
• 1 ounce peach schnapps
• 2 ounces orange juice
• 2 ounces cranberry juice

Instructions

• Pour all of the ingredients into a highball glass filled with ice cubes.
• Stir well.
• Garnish with orange, kiwi, and a cherry.

Notes

Since the popularity and the recipe for this drink was spread primarily by college students returning home from Ft Lauderdale, there seem to be as many versions of this drink as drunken memories of spring break itself. This one claims to be Pizio’s original recipe from Confetti’s.

I hope everyone has a great weekend.

Cool and delicious, combining two of summer’s favorite treats, watermelon and margaritas. This refreshing beverage is the perfect way to unwind after a long hot week.

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Watermelon Margarita

Cool and delicious, combining two of summer’s favorite treats, watermelon and margaritas. This refreshing beverage is the perfect way to unwind after a long hot week.

Course Cocktails

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Servings 2

Ingredients

• 4 cups seedless watermelon cubed
• ½ cup fresh lime juice
• ¼ cup Cointreau
• 1 cup blanco silver tequila

Instructions

• Purée 4 cups of watermelon in a blender until smooth.
• Strain through a fine-mesh sieve placed over a bowl (You should end up with about 2 cups).
• In a pitcher, stir together the watermelon and lime juices, Cointreau and tequila until thoroughly combined.
• Chill in the refrigerator until ready to use.
• Pour over ice into a salt-rimmed glass.
• Garnish with a slice of lime, wedge of melon, or some melon balls.

I hope everyone has a great weekend!