History & Heritage
“The Mr. Boston version of Sex on the Beach represents a more complex interpretation of the classic beach cocktail. Featured in various editions of the Mr. Boston Official Bartender's Guide, this version substitutes the simple peach schnapps of the IBA recipe with a sophisticated combination of Chambord black raspberry liqueur and Midori melon liqueur. The addition of these premium liqueurs reflects the cocktail trends of the 1980s, when brightly colored, sweet liqueurs were in vogue. This elevated version offers a more intricate flavor profile with sweet honeydew melon notes from the Midori, rich berry complexity from the Chambord, and tropical brightness from pineapple juice, all balanced by the tart cranberry finish.”
Ingredients
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Method
Technique transforms ingredients into something extraordinary.
Fill a hurricane glass with crushed ice
Pour vodka, Midori, and Chambord into the glass
Add pineapple juice and stir gently
Top with cranberry juice, allowing it to bleed down for a layered effect
Stir gently before drinking
Garnish with pineapple wedge and maraschino cherry
Glassware
Hurricane glass filled with crushed ice
Garnish
Fresh pineapple wedge
High-quality maraschino cherry
Flavor Journey
Every great cocktail tells a story through its flavors. Here's the sensory experience you can expect.
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Master's Tips
Professional insights to elevate your craft
Use crushed ice for better dilution and tropical presentation
Layer the cranberry juice slowly for visual effect
Chill all ingredients beforehand for best results
Use high-quality maraschino cherries for better flavor
Variations & Riffs
Classic cocktails inspire countless variations. Here are some popular riffs on the Mr. Boston Sex on the Beach.
Sweeter Mr. Boston
Increase Midori for more melon sweetness.
Changes
Berry Forward
Increase Chambord for more raspberry complexity.
Changes
Stronger Boston Beach
Increase vodka for a more spirit-forward drink.
Changes
Classic IBA Sex on the Beach
The more common version with peach schnapps and orange juice.
Changes
Woo Woo
Simplified version without the fruit juices complexity.
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Coconut Beach
Replace vodka with coconut rum for tropical enhancement.
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