Woo Woo Drink Recipe (2024)

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The Woo Woo is a popular drink recipe, that is refreshing and easy to make. Why not make this 3-ingredient co*cktail at home? While it comes across as a tropical co*cktail, it is far easier than most of those.

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This great peachy party drink has been popular since peach schnapps drinks first showed up on the co*cktail scene.

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Woo Woo Drink

This classic co*cktail is comprised ofvodka, peach schnapps, and cranberry juice. This combination is stronger than one might think, as it is somewhat sweet from the peach schnapps. It is sometimes served with a lime wedge like the Cape Codder, but I prefer this drink without.

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Woo Woo co*cktail History

The origin of this co*cktail is a bit of a mystery. I've found a few stories, but most seem more fiction than fact. Most likely, the simple drink was developed in the late 70's along with a slew others as Peach schnapps hit US markets [more on that trend]. The Woo Woo co*cktail is basically a Cape Codder with schnapps added, so wasn't a huge stretch to create.

The peach schnapps drinks craze also led to the creation of drinks such as the Fuzzy Navel (a simple combo of peach schnapps and orange juice). This initial blast of new drinks was quickly followed by additional schnapps flavorssome like butterscotch schnapps ended out with drinks of their own.

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How to Make a Woo Woo

Here is a visual guide to make the Woo Woo drink. Printable recipe card can be found below if to want to keep a copy at your bar.

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Woo woo ingredients are vodka, peach schnapps and cranberry juice. Some prefer to use citron or vanilla vodka, but I don't see that as necessary with the schnapps.

I usually serve the drink over ice cubes in a highball glass, although there is also a shot version and some like it serve straight up like a Cosmopolitan.

Start with 1 ½ ounces of vodka.

I personally don't recommend using a flavored vodka in this co*cktail, but if you choose to, stick with something like orange that will go well with the peach liqueur and cranberry juice.

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... and 1 ½ ounces of peach schnapps.

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Pour those over ice then top with approximately 4 ounces of cranberry juice.

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If you choose to garnish the co*cktail, a fresh lime wedge would be the usual choice. Some opt to add a splash of lime juice instead.

Feel free to drop in a fruit skewer if you prefer. It would go with the drink just as well. Personally, I choose not to garnish the Woo Woo drink.

Straight Up!

Prefer your co*cktails served straight up, this drink is great that way as well. Simple pour the ingredients in an ice filled co*cktail shaker, give it a few shakes and pour the Woo Woo co*cktail into a chilled martini glass. Add a splash of lime juice or a fresh lime wedge if like.

Spritzer Version

For a lighter drink, reduce the amount of cranberry juice in the easy recipe and top off with club soda, seltzer, sparkling wine, or even ginger ale.

More Easy co*cktail Recipes

Here are a few of my other favorite easy drinks for the home bar.

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  • Blue Lagoon
  • Shark Bite
  • Bay Breeze

Is Peachtree schnapps gluten free?

Yes, the liqueur is free of gluten, as are the other ingredients in this drink.

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Woo Woo Recipe

The Woo Woo co*cktail is 3 ingredient drink comprised of vodka, peach schnapps and cranberry juice. It is typically served over ice in a highball glass.

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Course: co*cktail, Drinks

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 2 minutes minutes

Total Time: 2 minutes minutes

Servings: 1

Calories: 259kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ ounces Vodka
  • 1 ½ ounces Peach Schnapps
  • 4 ounces cranberry juice

Instructions

  • Fill a highball glass with fresh ice.

  • Pour in the vodka and peach schnapps.

  • Top off with cranberry juice and shake or stir the co*cktail to mix.

  • Garnish with wedge of lime or fruit skewer. (optional)

Nutrition

Calories: 259kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 0g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 87mg | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Vitamin C: 10.6mg | Iron: 0.3mg

Additional pertinent terms; woowoo shot, woo-woo peach schnapps shots, hairy navel co*cktail recipe

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Woo Woo Drink Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Where did the Woo Woo drink come from? ›

Many believe that the Woo Woo recipe originated in First Edition Bar in Bayside, New York. Although the exact origins of the co*cktail are uncertain, we do know that the bartender normally shouts “Woo Woo” when serving the co*cktail, hence its name. The Woo Woo drink has a sweet and fruity taste.

What does Woo Woo taste like? ›

Combining vodka, peach schnapps and cranberry, the Woo Woo is a quintessential summer drink. The sweet peachy notes balance the tart cranberry and create a tropical flavor profile. Woo Woo is an 80s-era drink that is similar to the peach-flavored Fuzzy Naval and Sex on the Beach co*cktails popular in this decade.

How many calories in a Woo Woo co*cktail? ›

How Strong Is the Woo Woo co*cktail?
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
162Calories
0gFat
21gCarbs
1gProtein
Feb 23, 2024

How many units is a Woo Woo? ›

Alcohol content:

1.5 units of alcohol. 10.42% alc./vol. (20.84° proof) 12.1 grams of pure alcohol.

What is another name for a woo woo co*cktail? ›

A woo woo (also called teeny weeny woo woo) is an alcoholic beverage made of vodka, peach schnapps, and cranberry juice. It is typically served as a co*cktail in a highball glass or can be served as a shot. It can also be served in a rocks glass.

What does woo woo mean in slang? ›

woo woo (countable and uncountable, plural woo woos) (countable, slang, derogatory) A person readily accepting supernatural, paranormal, occult, or pseudoscientific phenomena, or emotion-based beliefs and explanations. That reporter is a bit of a woo woo.

What's in a Purple Rain? ›

Method. Half-fill a 1.5-litre jug with ice, then pour in the vodka, gin, blue curaçao, lime juice and lemon juice and stir well. Top up with the soda water, grenadine and more ice, then stir again. Half-fill four highball glasses with ice, pour over the co*cktail and garnish with the slices of lime.

When was the Woo Woo co*cktail invented? ›

An 80's Peach Schnapps classic- served crisp and dry with a refreshing taste.

What is the least fattening co*cktail? ›

With both 80 calories each, the Milano-Torino and Gin and Tonic are the winners for the lowest calorie co*cktails on this list. Offering fresh, rich flavours they allow you to enjoy an alcoholic drink in a social setting without going over your daily calorie intake, making it a win-win situation.

What is peach schnapps? ›

Peach schnapps sounds so much more exotic than mere "peach liqueur" but that's exactly what peach schnapps is, a clear peach liqueur that due to the "schnapps" moniker sounds much more alcoholic than its actual strength of 20 to 25% alc./vol..

Is Woo Woo gluten free? ›

Low Calorie & Gluten Free. The famous Woo Woo vodka co*cktail was named because its mix of flavours wins people over. Our Woo Woo co*cktail recipe brings this legendary drink up to date while remaining true to its refreshing roots.

What is in a berry woo woo? ›

Full of flavour, with no fuss.

Sip on a smooth blend of vodka, sweet strawberries and juicy cranberries.

What's in a blank canvas co*cktail? ›

Blank Canvas

Ketel One vodka, lemon, sugar syrup, soda, plus your choice of Revolution Flavour.

What are woo woo practices? ›

There's a dictionary definition of woo-woo. It goes like this: “Unconventional beliefs regarded as having little or no scientific basis, especially those relating to spirituality, mysticism or alternative medicine.”

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