Fuzzy Navel

A Fuzzy Navel is a simple, fruity cocktail made with equal parts orange juice and peach schnapps. Ready in about five minutes, it’s an easy choice for brunch, summer gatherings, or whenever you want a refreshing drink with peach and citrus flavors. The recipe makes one drink and can be scaled up for a group.

What Is a Fuzzy Navel?

This classic 1980s cocktail combines orange juice and peach schnapps over ice. Its playful name refers to the fuzzy skin of a peach and the navel of an orange. The drink became popular in the 1980s, when peach schnapps was introduced to American consumers. Bartender Ray Foley is credited with creating it as a lower-strength alternative to a Screwdriver, which is made with orange juice and vodka.

Practical tip: Since the recipe has only two ingredients, the flavor of each one comes through clearly. Choose orange juice you enjoy drinking on its own.

Fuzzy Navel Ingredients

• 3 oz orange juice: Freshly squeezed juice works well, or use a good-quality store-bought option.
• 3 oz peach schnapps: This provides the peach flavor and the cocktail’s alcohol content.

Serve the drink in a highball glass or tall tumbler. Have ice ready before mixing so the cocktail stays cold as you prepare it.

How to Make a Fuzzy Navel

1. Fill a highball glass with ice.
2. Pour in 3 oz of orange juice and 3 oz of peach schnapps.
3. Stir gently to combine, then garnish with an orange slice if desired.

For a colder, well-chilled drink, shake the ingredients with ice and strain them into a glass filled with fresh ice.

Fuzzy Navel Tips and Variations

The standard recipe is sweet and fruit-forward. If you prefer a less sweet cocktail, replace part of the peach schnapps with vodka. This creates a variation sometimes called a Hairy Navel; the vodka makes it stronger, so adjust the amount to suit your preference.

• Hairy Navel: Add vodka to the orange juice and peach schnapps for a stronger drink.
• Pierced Hairy Navel: Add a splash of grenadine for a touch of cherry flavor.
• Fizzy Fuzzy Navel: Top the cocktail with champagne for a sparkling finish.
• Fruity Fuzzy Navel: Add cranberry or pineapple juice for another fruit-forward variation.

When making a batch, keep the equal-parts ratio of orange juice to peach schnapps. Mix close to serving time and pour over ice to help maintain a fresh flavor.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between a Fuzzy Navel and a Hairy Navel?

A Fuzzy Navel contains orange juice and peach schnapps. A Hairy Navel adds vodka, making it a stronger variation.

Fuzzy Navel Recipe

Yield: 1 drink
Prep time: 5 minutes
Total time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

• 3 oz orange juice
• 3 oz peach schnapps

Instructions

1. Fill a highball glass with ice.
2. Pour the orange juice and peach schnapps over the ice.
3. Stir and serve, garnished with an orange slice if desired.

Nutrition Information

The provided estimate is 257 calories per serving. Nutrition values are automatically calculated and may vary depending on the ingredients used.

• Fat: 0.2 g; saturated fat: 0.02 g; polyunsaturated fat: 0.03 g; monounsaturated fat: 0.03 g
• Sodium: 1 mg
• Potassium: 170 mg
• Carbohydrates: 29 g; fiber: 0.2 g; sugar: 27 g
• Protein: 1 g
• Vitamin A: 170 IU
• Vitamin C: 43 mg
• Calcium: 9 mg
• Iron: 0.2 mg

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Actual nutrition may differ by product and serving size.

With two ingredients and just a few minutes of preparation, a Fuzzy Navel is an uncomplicated option for brunch or a warm-weather gathering. Keep the equal-parts ratio, use chilled ingredients for a colder pour, and adjust the recipe with care if you prefer a less sweet or stronger variation.