Sex on Fire
A potent and evocative cocktail that transforms the Sex on the Beach with the fiery introduction of cinnamon whisky, creating a sweet and spicy party drink.
11%
ABV
easy
Difficulty
highball
Glass
Flavor Profile
History & Heritage
“The Sex on Fire emerged organically in the late 2000s and early 2010s as bartenders and party hosts swapped vodka for Fireball Cinnamon Whisky in the classic Sex on the Beach. Its creation coincided with three key factors: the established popularity of Sex on the Beach, the meteoric rise of Fireball whisky starting in 2007, and the cultural impact of Kings of Leon's 2008 hit song "Sex on Fire," which provided the perfect memorable name. The cocktail spread rapidly through word-of-mouth and online recipe sites rather than traditional craft cocktail culture, representing a grassroots evolution driven by mainstream drinking culture.”
Ingredients
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Method
Technique transforms ingredients into something extraordinary.
Fill a highball glass with fresh ice cubes
Pour the cinnamon whisky and peach schnapps over the ice
Top with equal parts cranberry juice and orange juice
Garnish with an orange wheel and maraschino cherry
Serve with a straw for gentle stirring
Glassware
Served over ice in a highball glass
Garnish
Fresh orange slice
Cocktail 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 plenty of fresh, hard ice to keep the drink properly chilled
Serve immediately to prevent over-dilution
Use 100% cranberry juice, not cranberry cocktail, for better balance
Build directly in the glass for appealing layered colors
Variations & Riffs
Classic cocktails inspire countless variations. Here are some popular riffs on the Sex on Fire.
Spicier Sex on Fire
Increases cinnamon whisky for more dominant spice flavor
Changes
Sweeter Sex on Fire
More orange juice, less cranberry for sweeter profile
Changes
Tropical Sex on Fire
Pineapple juice replaces orange for tropical twist
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