Ingredients
- 15 ml gin London Dry
- 15 ml peach schnapps Archers or De Kuyper
- 30 ml fresh orange juice
- 90 ml sparkling wine Prosecco or Cava, dry
- 1 slice peach optional, garnish
Instructions
- Add gin, peach schnapps and fresh orange juice to a shaker with ice.
- Shake briefly for 5 to 7 seconds (just to chill, don't over-dilute).
- Strain into a chilled champagne flute or coupe.
- Top with cold sparkling wine.
- Garnish with a thin peach slice on the rim if desired.
Notes
Where it came from
The Jacuzzi is a 1990s and early 2000s American brunch cocktail, born in the same wave as the Pomegranate Martini and the Cosmopolitan. The name is the joke: bubbles in a glass, like a hot tub. It started life on hen-do menus and brunch chalkboards before settling into the wider repertoire.
The drink is a riff on two classics: the Bellini (peach and Prosecco) and the Mimosa (OJ and Champagne). Adding gin and peach schnapps puts more booze in the glass. The result is brunchier than a Bellini and stronger than a Mimosa.
Why bubbles matter
Half the experience of a Jacuzzi is the visual: pale peach colour with fine streams of bubbles racing up the flute. The bubbles also lift the aromatics, so peach and orange come through stronger as you sip. A flat sparkling wine kills the drink, choose a dry Prosecco or Cava that’s freshly opened.
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Ingredient Spotlight
The bottles that make or break this drink.
The peach schnapps
- Use
- Archers (UK favourite) or De Kuyper Peachtree
- Try
- Mathilde Peche for a more sophisticated, less sweet version
- Skip
- Bottom-shelf peach liqueur, too synthetic and sweet
The sparkling wine
- Use
- Dry Prosecco or Cava
- Try
- Brut Champagne if you’re feeling fancy
- Skip
- Sweet sparkling wine, the schnapps already brings sugar
The orange juice
- Use
- Fresh-squeezed orange juice
- Try
- Pulpy not-from-concentrate from the chiller
- Why
- Fresh OJ is sharper and more aromatic. Carton juice goes flat under bubbles.
What if I don't have…
Quick substitutions for when the bottle shop is closed.
Apricot brandy works for a slightly drier version. Cointreau gives a Mimosa-Bellini cousin.
Vodka works for a cleaner, less herbal version. Rum gives a tropical lean.
Sparkling water plus a teaspoon of sugar syrup. Loses the body and depth though.
Skip the gin and the OJ. Just peach puree and Prosecco.
Skip the gin and the schnapps. Equal parts fresh OJ and Prosecco.
Frequently Asked Questions
Direct answers to what people search for after Googling this drink.
What is in a Jacuzzi cocktail?
Gin, peach schnapps, fresh orange juice, topped with sparkling wine. Standard build is 15ml gin, 15ml peach schnapps, 30ml fresh OJ shaken briefly with ice, strained into a flute and topped with 90ml dry Prosecco or Cava.
Why is it called a Jacuzzi?
The bubbles in the glass look like a jacuzzi. The drink is fizzy, peachy and pastel, the cocktail equivalent of a relaxed soak. The name dates from 1990s American brunch menus.
What is the difference between a Jacuzzi and a Bellini?
A Bellini is just peach puree and Prosecco. A Jacuzzi adds gin, peach schnapps and orange juice on top of the sparkling wine. The Bellini is light and Italian; the Jacuzzi is fuller and stronger.
What is the difference between a Jacuzzi and a Mimosa?
A Mimosa is just orange juice and sparkling wine. The Jacuzzi adds gin and peach schnapps. The Mimosa is two ingredients and lighter; the Jacuzzi is four and packs a bigger punch.
What sparkling wine works best?
Dry Prosecco is the standard pick: light, fruity and affordable. Cava works too. Champagne works if you want a fancier version, but Brut is the choice (the drink is already sweet enough).
How strong is a Jacuzzi?
About 12 to 14 percent ABV in the glass. Stronger than a Mimosa or Bellini because of the gin and schnapps additions. Drinks easily, hits gradually.
Can I batch a Jacuzzi for a brunch crowd?
Yes. Mix the gin, schnapps and OJ in a pitcher (multiply by your guest count), keep cold. Pour 60ml into each flute, top with sparkling wine just before serving so the bubbles stay fresh.
What food goes with a Jacuzzi?
Brunch food: eggs benedict, smoked salmon, French toast, fruit salad, pastries. The peach pairs well with cured meats too, like prosciutto and melon.
