Johnny On The Beach

Name: Johnny On The Beach Cocktail Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 oz Vodka; 1/4 oz Melon liqueur; 1/4 oz Black raspberry liqueur; 1/4 oz Pineapple Juice; 1/4 oz Orange juice; 1/4 oz Grapefruit Juice; 1/4 oz Cranberry Juice

Johnny On The Beach is a fruity vodka cocktail combining melon liqueur, black raspberry liqueur, and a blend of citrus and cranberry juices for a tropical, refreshing drink. The balance of sweet liqueurs and tart juices makes it a crowd-pleasing party cocktail.

🏷️Equipment: shot glass

Total

5 min

Servings

4

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$16–$26

Recipe Source

View original recipe

From Mr. Boston Drinks · by Mr. Boston Official Bartender's Guide

Ingredients

3/4 oz Vodka
1/4 oz Melon liqueur

1/4 oz Black raspberry liqueur

1/4 oz Pineapple Juice

1/4 oz Orange juice

1/4 oz Grapefruit Juice

1/4 oz Cranberry Juice

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Instructions

1
Shake with ice and strain into chilled shot glass.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Measure liqueurs precisely—use a jigger to avoid oversweetening, as the combination of melon and raspberry liqueur can easily dominate.
Use fresh citrus and cranberry juices when possible; bottled varieties work but reduce the brightness of the final drink.
Pour vodka and liqueurs first over ice, then top with juice blends to layer flavors naturally.
Serve immediately after mixing to avoid juice separation and maintain the vibrant tropical flavor.

Substitutions

Black raspberry liqueur → chambord or crème de cassis (adds deeper berry notes)
Melon liqueur → midori or blue curaçao (changes flavor profile but maintains sweetness)
Grapefruit juice → lemon juice or lime juice (reduces bitterness if preferred)

Storage & make-ahead

Mix fresh and serve immediately. Refrigerate pre-batched cocktail components separately for up to 3 days.

Equipment

cocktail shaker or mixing glass · jigger · bar spoon

Common Questions

Can I make Johnny On The Beach ahead of time?

Mix individual drinks fresh to preserve the flavor and carbonation of the juices. Pre-batch the vodka and liqueurs separately if hosting, then add fresh juice when serving.