THE WOO WOO
The Woo Woo: A 1980s Party Favorite
The Woo Woo emerged during the 1980s as part of the era's trend toward simple, sweet, fruity vodka cocktails. The exact creator remains unknown, though the drink became popular in American bars during the decade, according to Liquor.com.
The cocktail combines vodka with peach schnapps and cranberry juice. This simple three-ingredient formula creates a sweet, fruity drink where peach schnapps and cranberry juice dominate while vodka provides alcoholic strength, as noted in Difford's Guide.
The name "Woo Woo" has unclear origins, though it fits with the playful, party-focused naming conventions of 1980s cocktails. The Woo Woo is closely related to the Sex on the Beach, which adds orange juice to the same base ingredients.
The drink remains popular in casual bars as a simple, accessible cocktail that requires minimal bartending skill.
RECIPE:
1.5 oz vodka
1 oz peach schnapps
3 oz cranberry juice
Lime wedge for garnish (optional)
Method:
Add vodka, peach schnapps, and cranberry juice to a shaker with ice.
Shake vigorously until well-chilled.
Strain into a rocks glass filled with ice.
Garnish with lime wedge if desired.