Which juice is included in Sex on the Beach alongside cranberry juice?

• A. Cranberry juice
• B. Orange juice
• C. Pineapple juice
• D. Lemon juice

Answer: (B)

Orange juice is the companion to cranberry in Sex on the Beach. The classic mix uses vodka, peach schnapps, cranberry juice, and orange juice, with the orange juice providing a bright citrus sweetness that balances the cranberry’s tartness and the other flavors. Pineapple juice would push the drink toward a pineapple-forward tropical flavor, which isn’t part of the traditional profile. Lemon juice would add a sharp acidity that doesn’t align with the drink’s characteristic balance. Cranberry juice is already in the mix, so the other juice needed to complete the classic pairing is orange juice.