🌴🍑 Sunset on Daytona Beach
(Inspired by “Sex on Daytona Beach” – renamed for family-friendly platforms)
A Smooth and Fruity Coastal Cocktail with a Creamy Twist
Introduction
Tropical, sweet, and just a little indulgent, the Sunset on Daytona Beach cocktail brings together fruity flavors with a splash of cream for a silky finish. Combining vodka, peach schnapps, apple juice, and a hint of grenadine, this drink captures the golden warmth and playful energy of Florida’s most iconic shoreline.
Ingredients
1 oz Vodka – Light and clean base spirit
1 oz Peach Schnapps – Juicy and sweet, with ripe peach flavor
3 dashes (or splashes) Grenadine Syrup – For color and a subtle berry sweetness
0.25 oz Cream – Adds a creamy, smooth finish
4 oz Apple Juice – Brings body, tartness, and crisp fruit flavor
Ice – For shaking
Optional Garnish: Apple slice or peach wedge
Instructions
Shake it up: Fill a shaker with ice and add vodka, peach schnapps, grenadine, cream, and apple juice.
Blend: Shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds until well chilled and lightly frothy.
Strain and serve: Strain into a chilled cocktail glass or pour over ice in a rocks glass.
Garnish: Add an apple slice, peach wedge, or a cherry for a beachy finishing touch.
Tasting Notes
Flavor: Sweet and fruity with peach and apple up front, a berry-bright burst of grenadine, and a smooth creamy finish
Color: Pale pink-orange with a hint of blush from the grenadine—like a coastal sunset
Texture: Light and silky with a refreshing tropical profile
Perfect For
Pool parties
Summer cocktails
Beach-themed events
Brunch with a twist
Ad-Friendly Name Ideas
Sunset on Daytona Beach
Daytona Peach
Coastal Crush
Beachside Bliss
Apple Peach Cooler