Using a chilled pitcher keeps the cocktails cooler for longer. If you have space in the fridge or freezer, place the cocktail glasses in there to chill as well.
Since you’re using a lot of fruit juice, you can use an inexpensive vodka for the drinks. For smoother cocktails, use pulp-free orange juice.
It’s important to set the ice on the side instead of in the pitcher since the cubes would dilute the drinks too much.
Orange slices Thinly sliced pineapple Sliced star fruit Mango slices Lemon or lime twists
1 1⁄2 cups (350 ml) of lemon-lime soda 1 1⁄2 cups (350 ml) of orange juice 1 1⁄2 cups (350 ml) of cranberry juice 1⁄2 cup (120 ml) of peach nectar or juice
Coconut rum liqueur Apple schnapps Cherry liqueur
If you prefer sweeter cocktails, use your favorite juice even though these won’t be traditional sex on the beach cocktails. Try the cocktails with pomegranate juice, grape juice, or lemonade, for instance.
If you’re not sure if you’ll like the substitution, play around with using half vodka and half rum or tequila.
Keep in mind that slushie cocktails melt faster than traditional sex on the beach cocktails.