A woo woo is a drink made with vodka, peach schnapps, and cranberry juice. You can have it as a cocktail in a tall glass or as a shot. Some people like to drink it in a glass with ice, too. You can shake it with ice or just mix it, and it’s often served with a lime slice on top.
This drink got popular in the 1980s, just like other drinks with peach schnapps like the Fuzzy Navel and Silk Panties. A writer named William Grimes talked about peach schnapps becoming popular in an Esquire article in 1988.
The woo woo is similar to the Cape Codder, which is vodka and cranberry juice. They both are related to other drinks like the Sea Breeze, the Bay Breeze, the Madras, and Sex on the Beach.
There’s also a smaller version called the baby woo woo, made with equal parts of vodka, peach schnapps, and cranberry juice.
Woo Woo Cocktail Ingredients
- 45 ml (1.5 oz) of vodka
- 45 ml (1.5 oz) of peach schnapps
- 90 ml (3 oz) of cranberry juice
- Ice cubes
- Orange or lime wedge for garnish
Woo Woo Cocktail Recipe
Step 1: Chilled Highball Glass
- Start by chilling a highball glass. You can do this by filling the glass with ice and allowing it to sit while you prepare the cocktail.
Step 2: The Cocktail Build
- In a chilled highball glass, combine the following ingredients:
- 45 ml (1.5 oz) of vodka
- 45 ml (1.5 oz) of peach schnapps
- 90 ml (3 oz) of cranberry juice
- A handful of ice cubes
Step 3: Stirring
- Gently stir the ingredients in the glass to ensure they are well combined and chilled. Use a bar spoon or a long stirring stick for this.
Step 4: Garnishing for Vibrant Appeal
- Garnish the Woo Woo with an orange or lime wedge. The citrus garnish adds a pop of color and a fresh aroma.
The Woo Woo – A Cocktail To Remember
Similar to a Sex on the Beach cocktail but without the orange juice, this fruity favorite is perfect for sipping by the pool. It’s incredibly simple to make: Just combine vodka, peach schnapps, and cranberry juice in a tall glass with ice.
If you’re in a festive mood, add a lime wedge as a garnish (and if you’re enjoying this cocktail, festive is definitely the vibe).
While often associated with the ’80s era alongside other cranberry juice-based drinks like the Sea Breeze and the Sex on the Beach, the Woo Woo shouldn’t be confined to the history books.
