I’m excited to share a Peach Vodka Drinks twist on Peach on the Beach that brings together vodka, peach schnapps, peach nectar, cranberry and orange juices in a combination you might not have tried.

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Summer always makes me reach for a drink that tastes like the season, and Peach On The Beach does that without trying too hard. Its bright, slightly tart, and the peach flavor sings when you pair vodka with a fresh peach slice for garnish.

I find the colors alone make people curious, a little sunset in a glass that promises something playful. The first sip feels like a tiny secret, something I keep wanting to share but also hold back, and yes I call it my go to for Peach Vodka Drinks Easy.

Not precious, just fun, a mistake waiting to happen in the best way.

Ingredients

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Vodka adds warmth and alcohol bite, no protein, no carbs besides alcohol calories
Peach schnapps gives bold peach sweetness and aroma, packed with sugar and extra calories
Peach nectar supplies real peach flavor, some vitamin A and natural sugars, little fiber
Orange juice brings citrus tang and vitamin C, adds tartness to cut sweetness
Cranberry juice gives color and bright tartness, has antioxidants but low in fiber
Ice chills and dilutes making the drink smoother, peach slice adds aroma and freshness
Club soda optional for fizz, very low calories, makes it lighter and more bubbly

Ingredient Quantities

1 1/2 oz vodka (about 45 ml)

1 oz peach schnapps (30 ml)

2 oz peach nectar or peach juice (60 ml)

2 oz orange juice (60 ml)

1 1/2 oz cranberry juice (about 45 ml) for color and a little tartness

Ice, plenty of ice cubes

Fresh peach slice or wheel for garnish

Optional: splash club soda or lemon lime soda if you want a bit of fizz

How to Make this

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1. Fill a cocktail shaker about 3/4 full with plenty of ice cubes.

2. Pour in 1 1/2 oz vodka (about 45 ml) and 1 oz peach schnapps (30 ml).

3. Add 2 oz peach nectar or peach juice (60 ml) and 2 oz orange juice (60 ml).

4. If you want the drink fully blended add 1 1/2 oz cranberry juice (about 45 ml) to the shaker now, otherwise leave it out for step
7.

5. Put the lid on and shake hard for 8 to 10 seconds, till the shaker is cold on the outside. dont overdo it or you’ll water it down.

6. Fill a tall glass with fresh ice, then strain the shaken mix into the glass.

7. If you left the cranberry out for color, slowly pour the 1 1/2 oz cranberry juice over the back of a spoon so it floats and gives that sunset look, or just splash a little on top for tartness.

8. Optional: top with a splash of club soda or lemon lime soda for a little fizz.

9. Garnish with a fresh peach slice or wheel on the rim, stick in a straw and enjoy.

10. Tip: chill your juices and vodka beforehand, taste and tweak the cranberry or peach levels to suit your sweetness, and use big ice cubes to keep it cold longer without diluting too fast.

Equipment Needed

1. Cocktail shaker (cobbler or Boston, big enough for plenty of ice)
2. Jigger or measuring spoons (marks for 1/2, 1 and 1 1/2 oz)
3. Hawthorne strainer or the shaker’s built in strainer
4. Bar spoon or long spoon (also used to float the cranberry over the back)
5. Tall glass or highball glass for serving
6. Ice scoop or tongs and plenty of ice cubes (big cubes if you got em)
7. Paring knife and small cutting board for the peach slice garnish
8. Short spoon or small pourer for fizzy splash and final tweaks (optional)

FAQ

Q: How do I make a Peach On The Beach? A: Fill a shaker with ice, add 1 1/2 oz vodka, 1 oz peach schnapps, 2 oz peach nectar, 2 oz orange juice, shake well, pour into an ice filled highball or hurricane glass, gently float 1 1/2 oz cranberry juice on top for color, garnish with a fresh peach slice and serve. If you want fizz add a splash of club or lemon lime soda.

Q: Can I make it non alcoholic? A: Yes, swap the vodka and peach schnapps for extra peach nectar or a non alcoholic peach syrup, keep the juices the same and add soda for fizz. You might want a squeeze of lemon or lime so it doesnt taste too sweet.

Q: Can I scale this up for a party or batch it ahead? A: Sure, multiply the ingredients for a pitcher but dont add the soda or the cranberry float till serving. Mix the booze and juices with ice in batches then chill, pour over ice in glasses and top with cranberry and soda when you serve.

Q: How do I adjust sweetness or tartness? A: For less sweet use less peach schnapps or more orange or cranberry juice, for more tart add extra cranberry or a splash of lime juice. If its too tart a little simple syrup or honey will balance it out.

Q: What glass and ice should I use? A: A highball or hurricane glass is best, fill it with plenty of ice cubes so the drink stays cold and doesnt dilute too fast. Crushed ice works great if you want a slushier, beachy vibe.

Q: Any garnish or presentation tips? A: A fresh peach slice or wheel is classic, rim the glass with sugar for extra show, add a mint sprig or a colorful straw. For a layered look pour the cranberry slowly over the back of a spoon so it floats on top.

Peach On The Beach Recipe Substitutions and Variations

Vodka: swap with white rum (softer, a bit sweeter), gin (adds a herbal juniper note), or blanco tequila for a brighter agave kick. For nonalcoholic try extra peach nectar plus club soda.
Peach schnapps: replace with peach liqueur or peach brandy, or stir in 1 oz peach puree + 1/2 oz simple syrup to get the same sweet peach punch.
Peach nectar/juice: use mango or apricot nectar for a similar texture and sweetness, or muddled fresh peaches with a little extra orange juice.
Cranberry juice: swap with pomegranate juice or tart cherry juice for color and tartness, or a small splash of grenadine if you want sweeter color only.

Pro Tips

– Chill everything first — juices, vodka and the glass, its way easier to keep the drink cold and you wont need to drown it in ice later.

– Use big ice cubes or even frozen peach slices as ice, they melt slower so the drink stays stronger and less watered down.

– Shake only hard enough so the shaker gets cold on the outside, dont overdo it or youll water it down; short and vigorous is better than long and sloppy.

– For the sunset look, slowly pour the cranberry over the back of a spoon so it floats and sinks slowly, or pour it onto the glass rim for a quicker swirl.

– Taste as you go and tweak the balance, add more cranberry for tartness or more peach for sweetness, and if you want fizz add a splash of club soda at the end so you dont lose the layers.

Peach On The Beach Recipe

Recipe by Sam Ecclestone

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Servings

servings

Calories

284

kcal

Equipment: 1. Cocktail shaker (cobbler or Boston, big enough for plenty of ice)
2. Jigger or measuring spoons (marks for 1/2, 1 and 1 1/2 oz)
3. Hawthorne strainer or the shaker’s built in strainer
4. Bar spoon or long spoon (also used to float the cranberry over the back)
5. Tall glass or highball glass for serving
6. Ice scoop or tongs and plenty of ice cubes (big cubes if you got em)
7. Paring knife and small cutting board for the peach slice garnish
8. Short spoon or small pourer for fizzy splash and final tweaks (optional)

Ingredients

1 1/2 oz vodka (about 45 ml)
1 oz peach schnapps (30 ml)
2 oz peach nectar or peach juice (60 ml)
2 oz orange juice (60 ml)
1 1/2 oz cranberry juice (about 45 ml) for color and a little tartness
Ice, plenty of ice cubes
Fresh peach slice or wheel for garnish
Optional: splash club soda or lemon lime soda if you want a bit of fizz

Directions

Fill a cocktail shaker about 3/4 full with plenty of ice cubes.
Pour in 1 1/2 oz vodka (about 45 ml) and 1 oz peach schnapps (30 ml).
Add 2 oz peach nectar or peach juice (60 ml) and 2 oz orange juice (60 ml).
If you want the drink fully blended add 1 1/2 oz cranberry juice (about 45 ml) to the shaker now, otherwise leave it out for step
Put the lid on and shake hard for 8 to 10 seconds, till the shaker is cold on the outside. dont overdo it or you'll water it down.
Fill a tall glass with fresh ice, then strain the shaken mix into the glass.
If you left the cranberry out for color, slowly pour the 1 1/2 oz cranberry juice over the back of a spoon so it floats and gives that sunset look, or just splash a little on top for tartness.
Optional: top with a splash of club soda or lemon lime soda for a little fizz.
Garnish with a fresh peach slice or wheel on the rim, stick in a straw and enjoy.
Tip: chill your juices and vodka beforehand, taste and tweak the cranberry or peach levels to suit your sweetness, and use big ice cubes to keep it cold longer without diluting too fast.

Notes

Below you’ll find my best estimate of this recipe’s nutrition facts. Treat the numbers as a guide rather than a rule—great food should nourish both body and spirit. Figures are approximate, and the website owner assumes no liability for any inaccuracies in this recipe.