History & Heritage
“The Woo Woo emerged during the peach schnapps craze of the late 1970s and early '80s, reportedly named for the celebratory shout bartenders gave when the New York Mets scored at First Edition bar. Its simple mix became a staple of high-energy clubs and college parties, and the recipe later evolved into the better-known Sex on the Beach with the addition of orange juice.”
Ingredients
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Method
Technique transforms ingredients into something extraordinary.
Add vodka and peach schnapps to a shaker with ice
Top with cranberry juice and shake briefly
Strain into an ice-filled highball glass
Garnish with a lime wedge
Glassware
Served over ice in a highball glass
Garnish
Master's Tips
Professional insights to elevate your craft
Chill the cranberry juice beforehand
Adjust sweetness by using cranberry cocktail or unsweetened juice
Flavor Journey
Every great cocktail tells a story through its flavors. Here's the sensory experience you can expect.
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Variations & Riffs
Classic cocktails inspire countless variations. Here are some popular riffs on the Woo Woo.
Baby Woo Woo
Served as a shooter with equal parts of each ingredient.
Changes
Sex on the Beach
Adds orange juice to create the famous sibling cocktail.
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Hairy Navel
Replaces cranberry with orange juice for a peachier highball.
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Prosecco Woo Woo
Tops the classic with sparkling wine for a bubbly brunch take.
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Sex on the Beach
Vodka and peach schnapps collide with orange and cranberry juices for a neon-hued crowd-pleaser born of 1980s beach culture.
Cape Codder
Vodka and cranberry juice built over ice for a tart, refreshing highball.