If you’ve never made a Bay Breeze drink, you’re going to love how easy it is! A Bay Breeze is similar to a Vodka Cranberry with the added tropical flavor of pineapple juice. This drink is also sometimes called a Hawaiian Sea Breeze or a Downeaster.
More juice based cocktails: Cape Cod, Tequila Sunrise, Screwdriver, Salty Dog, Paloma, Bloody Mary.
Ingredients in a Bay Breeze
- Vodka – Choose a quality mid-priced vodka.
- Cranberry Juice – Choose pure cranberry juice, although cranberry juice cocktail works as well.
- Pineapple Juice – Fresh juice is great and canned juice also works well for this recipe.
- Lime – Use a lime wheel or wedge to garnish.
What is the best glassware to serve a Bay Breeze in? A great choice for serving this drink is a highball glass, or a similarly sized tall glass. I used my favorite vintage glasses (similar style here).
How to Make a Bay Breeze
You won’t need a cocktail shaker or any special bar tools for this drink. You can mix it right in the glass!
In a tall glass with ice, pour in vodka, pineapple juice and cranberry juice. Give it a gentle stir to mix.
Garnish with a lime wedge or a slice of lime.
What is the difference between a Bay Breeze and a Sea Breeze?
A Bay Breeze and a Sea Breeze are both a variation of the Cape Cod (Vodka Cranberry). In addition to vodka and cranberry juice, a Bay Breeze adds pineapple juice and a Sea Breeze adds grapefruit juice.
Tips for Making
- Play with proportions. Many prefer more pineapple juice. Play with the recipe to find the balance you enjoy most.
- Serve it unstirred. To show off the layers, serve this drink unstirred.
- Choose a quality mid-priced vodka like Tito’s or Ketel One.
- To make a smaller, stronger drink, build this cocktail in an old fashioned glass and top with less juice.
Variations
- Cape Cod (Cape Codder) – A Cape Cod is cranberry juice and vodka.
- Sea Breeze – A Sea Breeze is cranberry juice and grapefruit juice with vodka.
- Madras – A Madras cocktail combines cranberry juice with orange juice and vodka.
- Malibu Bay Breeze – For more tropical flavor, you can substitute the unflavored vodka for coconut rum, such as Malibu rum.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Bay Breeze made of?
The ingredients in a Bay Breeze are vodka, cranberry juice and pineapple juice.
What is the difference between a Bay Breeze and a Sea Breeze?
A Bay Breeze and a Sea Breeze are both a variation of the Cape Cod (Vodka Cranberry). In addition to vodka and cranberry juice, a Bay Breeze adds pineapple juice and a Sea Breeze adds grapefruit juice.
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Instructions
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You won’t need a cocktail shaker or any special bar tools for this drink. You can mix it right in the glass!
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In a tall glass with ice, pour in vodka, pineapple juice and cranberry juice. Give it a gentle stir to mix.
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Garnish with a lime wedge or a slice of lime.
Notes
- Play with proportions. Many prefer more pineapple juice. Play with the recipe to find the balance you enjoy most.
- Serve it unstirred. To show off the layers, serve this drink unstirred.
- Choose a quality mid-priced vodka like Tito’s or Ketel One.
- To make a smaller, stronger drink, build this cocktail in an old fashioned glass and top with less juice.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Bay Breeze Cocktail
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Notice: Nutrition is auto-calculated, using Spoonacular, for your convenience. Where relevant, we recommend using your own nutrition calculations.
