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Bay Breeze Recipe

Cranberry juice brings tartness and pineapple juice brings sweetness, so the two balance each other out without needing added sugar, while vodka stays mostly in the background, making this an easy, low-fuss drink to build straight in the glass.

Prep
5 min
Cook
0 min
Total
5 min
Servings
1

Ingredients

Servings1
  • 1 1/2 fl oz vodka
  • 3 fl oz cranberry juice cocktail
  • 1 1/2 fl oz pineapple juice
  • 1 cup ice cubes
  • 1 wedge lime wedge, for garnish

Nutrition per serving

Calories
310
Protein
0g
Carbs
43g
Fat
0g

Based on the recipe as written, one serving. Recalculates if you swap an ingredient above. An estimate only, exact values depend on the specific ingredients used.

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Instructions

  1. 1Fill a tall highball glass with ice cubes.
  2. 2Pour the vodka over the ice.
  3. 3Add the cranberry juice cocktail.
  4. 4Top with the pineapple juice.
  5. 5Stir gently 3 to 4 times with a bar spoon or straw to combine without bruising the ice.
  6. 6Garnish with a lime wedge and serve immediately.

Tips & variations

  • Use a good-quality unsweetened cranberry juice blend if you want a tarter drink, then add a splash of simple syrup to taste.
  • Swap the vodka for white rum to make a close cousin called a Bay Breeze variation sometimes served as a Malibu Bay Breeze with coconut rum.
  • For a pitcher batch, keep the 2:1 ratio of cranberry to pineapple juice and multiply by the number of servings, adding vodka just before serving so the ice doesn't dilute it while it waits.

Storage & reheating

This drink is meant to be mixed and served right away over fresh ice; it doesn't hold well pre-mixed since the ice will melt and dilute it. If batching for a party, combine the cranberry juice, pineapple juice, and vodka in a pitcher and refrigerate for up to 2 days, then pour over fresh ice at serving time.

Tips from the Tulo kitchen

  • Chilling the juices in the fridge beforehand means less ice melts into the glass, so the drink stays properly balanced longer.
  • A splash of club soda on top lightens the drink and adds a bit of fizz without changing the flavor much.

FAQ

What's the difference between a Bay Breeze and a Sea Breeze?

A Sea Breeze uses grapefruit juice instead of pineapple juice; both use vodka and cranberry juice as the base.

Can I make a Bay Breeze without alcohol?

Yes. Omit the vodka and add an extra splash of pineapple juice or club soda to fill the glass, keeping the same cranberry-to-pineapple ratio.

What kind of vodka works best?

A neutral, mid-shelf vodka is ideal since the juices carry most of the flavor; there's no need for a premium bottle in a mixed drink like this.

How much alcohol is in a Bay Breeze?

With 1.5 fl oz of 80-proof vodka, a standard Bay Breeze has about the same alcohol content as a single shot, roughly 14 grams of pure alcohol.

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