Step aside, un-inspiringly named beverages – it’s time to shake and blow things up. How, you may ask? In case you needed to stir a bit of sass and raise eyebrows, we have a list of the most scandalous sounding cocktails. They taste as provocatively delicious as they sound. Be it the Slippery Nipple, or the Fuzzy Navel, these drinks have names (and tastes) that are quite tantalizing. Hold on to your glasses, gather your friends, and let’s get the scandal started!
6 Scandalous Sounding Cocktails You Need To Try
- Sex On The Beach
- Buttery Nipple
- Slippery Nipple
- Fuzzy Navel
- Harvey Wallbanger
- Blow Job Shot
Sex On The Beach
Inarguably the most iconic and well-known cocktail in this list, the Sex On The Beach is like a raunchy summer dream that came true. It is a perfect blend of vodka, peach schnapps, crème de cassis, orange juice, and cranberry juice, topped with a cute cocktail umbrella. On the face, it might look like any other summer cocktail, but its taste (and that name) tell otherwise.
While it’s true that this drink was born during the glorious 80s, there is ambiguity about its exact origins. Some say that it was the lovechild of the Fuzzy Navel and Cape Codder. Others believe that it was created when a bartender was tasked to promote peach schnapps in Florida. Either way, it found its way into our hearts and is here to stay. After all, Sex On The Beach is fun (we mean, the cocktail).
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Buttery Nipple
Um, yes, you heard it right! The Buttery Nipple is a fairly simple drink, made up of only two ingredients – butterscotch schnapps and Irish cream liqueur. The velvety Irish cream liqueur pairs well with the sweet butterscotch flavor, making it a popular after-dinner dessert cocktail. Just like its 2-ingredient recipe, it’ll only take 2 seconds for you to make AND take this shot.
The drink gets its name from the ‘buttery’ color of its ingredients. As for the ‘nipple’ part, you’ll have to go back to the 80s, when suggestively named drinks were all the rage. If you feel especially adventurous, try ordering it during family dinner and watch the drama unfold!
The Slippery Nipple
No, it’s not the name of a wardrobe malfunction, but a rather popular cocktail shooter. Seems like most salaciously-named cocktails had something to do with nipples.
The Slippery Nipple leads the pack of sweet, simple, and suggestively-named cocktail shooters. You have the crackling trio of anise-flavored sambuca, smooth Irish cream liqueur, and grenadine. The key to perfecting this shot is maintaining its visually distinct layers with the help of the back of a spoon. The visual appeal of the drink, combined with its color is what gave it its now-iconic name. While you could avoid a ‘slippery’ wardrobe malfunction, you simply cannot avoid this ‘slippery’ drink.
Fuzzy Navel
A simple Google search will explain the obsession some of us have with navels. Not to kink-shame anyone here, but the Fuzzy Navel might not be the most appetizing name for a cocktail. However, the ‘fuzzy’ part is credited to the peach schnapps, while ‘navel’ actually refers to the navel oranges used in this drink, not the body part!
The drink assembles in a breeze, using just these two ingredients. It tastes even better when freshly squeezed orange juice is used. The citrusy, fuzzy drink might not be as strong as the Screwdriver, but refreshing enough to elevate your weekend brunches.
P. S. – Substitute vodka for half of the peach schnapps, and voila! You’ve just made yourself a Hairy Navel. We’ll leave you to that!
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Harvey Wallbanger
Hold on! Before your mind wanders off to something else, let us elaborate. The Harvey Wallbanger is what the Screwdriver would become if it drank Galliano liqueur. This drink comes together in the blink of an eye – all you need is vodka, orange juice, and some Galliano to top it off. A perfect drink for your lazy afternoon lunches or solo dates.
The story behind this scandalous cocktail is quite interesting. A popular belief says that the cocktail got its name after a bartender in Los Angeles made it for a surfer, Tom Harvey. Allegedly, he got so drunk that he started running into walls. We don’t recommend drinking as much as him, but make sure you have a bang. NO, not into the walls!
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Blow Job
By now you must’ve figured out that this cocktail, just like many others on this list, belongs to the daring era of the 80s and 90s. This era took it a little too far this time, naming it after a literal act of sexual pleasure. The shot is traditionally meant to be consumed hands-free, meaning you’d have to tip it back using only your mouth. Yeah, now we get why it was named so.
As promiscuous as it sounds, the cocktail is actually easy to make. All you have to do is pour in some amaretto, with Irish cream, topped off with whipped cream. If that licentious name wasn’t already self-explanatory enough, the Blow Job cocktail might be the last thing you’d order when sitting around family. Super fun if you’ve got a crowd to entertain though!
Summing Up
Phew! That was quite a lot to take in (That’s what we said!). These sumptuous cocktails, mostly born between the 1970s and 1990s, were quite popular during their heyday, more so for their provocative names than their taste. We recommend stepping outside the usual, and gulping down these cocktails with your friends. Let’s be honest, we all want to try at least one of these drinks and boast about it until you have another!
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FAQs
What Is Galliano?
Galliano is an Italian, golden-colored herbal liqueur. It is made with a secret recipe that combines 30 herbs, plant extracts, and spices. Cinnamon, star anise and peppermint are a few ingredients that give Galliano its distinct flavor.
Can You Drink Sambuca On Ice?
Sambuca has been traditionally served neat, with crushed ice, or even with a dash of water.
Is Sambuca Good For Your Stomach?
Sambuca is a liqueur containing anise extracts. Anise helps with digestion and cures a sore tummy, ultimately being good for your stomach.
What Is The Difference Between A Fuzzy Navel And A Hairy Navel?
It is vodka that differentiates between the two drinks. The Fuzzy Navel contains just Peach Schnapps and orange juice, while the Hairy Navel contains those two ingredients, along with vodka.
What Is Safe Sex On The Beach?
A Sex On The Beach without its usual alcohol is called a Safe Sex On The Beach. It is also popular with the name Cuddles On The Beach.
Is Vodka Stronger Than Beer?
Vodka, a kind of liquor, usually has higher ABV levels than beer. While the average beer has ABV content of about 5%, the ABV level in vodka is almost 8 times higher – about 40%.
Does Vodka Have Taste?
Vodka does not have a distinct taste. Instead, brands try to differentiate their product from the rest by incorporating a certain texture – known as the mouthfeel. Some vodkas have silky, oily texture while others are drier.
What Kind Of Alcohol Is Schnapps?
Fruit-based schnapps are flavored liqueurs made using fermented fruit such as apples, cherries, plums or pears. They are clear spirits without added sugar, and generally have 80 proof or higher.
How Do You Drink Schnapps?
Schnapps are usually consumed as after-dinner drinks. They can be had straight up due to their fruity flavors. It is best served at room temperature in shot glasses.
