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Malibu Bay Breeze

A tall glass of pale pink Malibu Bay Breeze cocktail with ice, garnished with a pineapple wedge and a maraschino cherry, on a bar towel next to a bottle of coconut rum.
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Malibu's coconut rum is sweet and low-proof on its own, so pairing it with tart cranberry juice and sweet pineapple juice in a 1:2:2 ratio balances the coconut without letting any one flavor take over, and it needs nothing but a glass, ice, and a spoon.

Prep
5 min
Cook
0 min
Total
5 min
Servings
1

Ingredients

Servings1
  • 1 1/2 fl oz Malibu coconut rum
  • 3 fl oz cranberry juice
  • 3 fl oz pineapple juice
  • 1 cup ice cubes
  • 1 wedge pineapple wedge, for garnish

Nutrition per serving

Calories
445
Protein
1g
Carbs
88g
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 highball glass with ice cubes, packing it about three-quarters full.
  2. 2Pour the Malibu coconut rum over the ice.
  3. 3Add the cranberry juice.
  4. 4Add the pineapple juice.
  5. 5Stir with a bar spoon for about 10 seconds, until the layers combine into one even pink color.
  6. 6Garnish with a pineapple wedge and serve immediately.

Tips & variations

  • Use 100% pineapple juice rather than a pineapple juice cocktail or blend; the concentrated versions are noticeably more acidic and can throw off the balance.
  • Swap the coconut rum for regular white rum and add 1/4 ounce of coconut cream if the drink tastes too thin without it.
  • For a batch pitcher, multiply all three liquid ingredients by the number of servings and stir together over ice just before serving so it doesn't dilute while sitting.
  • A splash of orange juice in place of a small amount of the pineapple juice gives the drink a slightly brighter, less sweet edge.

Storage & reheating

This cocktail is meant to be mixed and served right away since the ice starts diluting it within minutes. If prepping ahead for a group, combine only the rum, cranberry juice, and pineapple juice 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 cranberry and pineapple juices in the fridge beforehand means less ice melts into the glass, so the drink stays properly balanced longer.
  • A wedge of lime squeezed in at the end cuts some of the sweetness if the drink tastes too much like juice.

FAQ

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

A regular Bay Breeze is made with vodka; a Malibu Bay Breeze swaps in Malibu coconut rum, which adds a sweeter, coconut-forward flavor in place of vodka's neutral base.

How much alcohol is in a Malibu Bay Breeze?

With 1.5 ounces of Malibu at 21% ABV mixed into 6 ounces of juice, the finished drink comes out to roughly 4-5% ABV, similar in strength to a beer.

Can I make a non-alcoholic version?

Yes. Replace the Malibu with 1.5 ounces of coconut water or a splash of coconut cream and top with a bit of extra pineapple juice to keep the volume the same.

Why did my drink separate into layers?

Cranberry and pineapple juice have different densities and will settle unless stirred; a quick stir with a bar spoon after pouring fixes this.