Woo Woo cocktail
The Woo Woo cocktail is a strong fruity drink made with vodka, peach schnapps and cranberry juice, better still, this delicious cocktail is extremely easy to make.
The Woo Woo was created during the 1980s in the USA and was an immediate hit – especially with the students. The Woo Woo was no doubt helped by being a bright red, sweet drink, with a memorable and equally strange name.
The Woo Woo was also one of the first cocktails to contain peach schnapps.
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- Type: Cocktail
- Units: 1.6
Equipment
- Lowball glass
Ingredients
- 50 ml vodka
- 50 ml peach schnapps
- 100 ml cranberry juice
- crushed ice
- lime wedge
Instructions
- Fill half of the cocktail glass with crushed ice.
- Pour the vodka, peach schnapps and cranberry juice into a cocktail shaker.
- Shake well and pour over the ice.
- Garnish with the lime wedge.
FAQ
What are other names of Woo Woo cocktail?
The Woo woo cocktail is also known as Baby Woo Woo and Teeny Weeny Woo Woo.
Where does Woo Woo cocktail originate from?
The Woo woo cocktail originated in the US in the late 70’s.
What kind of alcohol is schnapps?
Schnapps is a sweetened liqueur made by mixing neutral grain spirit with fruit syrup, spices, or other flavors.
Is schnapps stronger than vodka?
Schnapps is made by fermenting fruit juices along with the base liquor. Schnapps is a distilled beverage, but it doesn’t go through as many distillation cycles as vodka does. Therefore, it is not stronger in alcohol content, but it is stronger in flavour.
Is the Woo Woo similar to a Sex on the Beach?
Yes, the Woo Woo is closely related to a Sex on the Beach cocktail – the main difference is that it leaves out the orange juice, making it slightly sharper and more cranberry-forward.
Can I batch-make Woo Woo cocktails for a party?
Absolutely. Woo Woo is ideal for batching. Simply mix vodka, peach schnapps, and cranberry juice in large quantities, chill, and serve over ice.
What vodka cocktails are best?
If you like a cocktail with vodka in, we also have a roundup of our top ten cocktails with vodka, its not official, but we think you’ll find these cocktails are all worth trying.