If you’ve never made a Bay Breeze drink, you’ll love how easy it is! Bay Breeze vodka is cranberry-like with a tropical flavor from pineapple juice. This drink is also sometimes called a Hawaiian Sea Breeze or Downeaster.
More juice-based cocktails: Cape Cod, Tequila Sunrise, Screwdriver, salty Dog, Paloma, Bloody Mary,
Ingredients in Bay Breeze
- Vodka – Choose a moderately priced quality 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.
- Lemon – Use lemon slices or slices to garnish.
What is the best glassware to serve Bay Breeze? A great option for serving this drink is highball glassOr a tall glass of similar size. I used my favorite vintage glass (same style here,
How to Create a Breeze in the Bay
You don’t need a cocktail shaker or any special bar tools for this drink. You can mix it right in the glass!
Pour vodka, pineapple juice, and cranberry juice into a tall glass filled with ice. Stir the mixture well.
Garnish with a lemon wedge or lemon slice.
What is the difference between a bay breeze and a sea breeze?
Bay Breeze and Sea Breeze are both variations of the Cape Cod (vodka cranberry). In addition to vodka and cranberry juice, Bay Breeze has pineapple juice and Sea Breeze has grapefruit juice.
Tips for making
- Play with the proportions. Many people prefer pineapple juice. Play with the recipe to find the balance you like.
- Serve it unmixed: To show off the layers, serve this drink unmixed.
- Choose a moderately priced quality vodka like Tito’s or Ketel One.
- To make a shorter, stronger drink, make this cocktail in an Old Fashioned glass and top with less juice.
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- Cape Cod (Cape Codder) – Cape Cod is cranberry juice and vodka.
- sea breeze – Sea Breeze is vodka with cranberry juice and grapefruit juice.
- Madras – The Madras cocktail mixes cranberry juice with orange juice and vodka.
- Malibu Bay Breeze – For a more tropical flavor, you can use coconut rum, such as Malibu Rum, in place of the unflavored vodka.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is bay breeze made of?
The ingredients used in Bay Breeze are vodka, cranberry juice, and pineapple juice.
What is the difference between a bay breeze and a sea breeze?
Bay Breeze and Sea Breeze are both variations of the Cape Cod (vodka cranberry). In addition to vodka and cranberry juice, Bay Breeze has pineapple juice and Sea Breeze has grapefruit juice.
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Instruction
You don’t need a cocktail shaker or any special bar tools for this drink. You can mix it right in the glass!
Pour vodka, pineapple juice, and cranberry juice into a tall glass filled with ice. Stir the mixture well.
Garnish with a lemon wedge or lemon slice.
notes
- Play with the proportions. Many people prefer pineapple juice. Play with the recipe to find the balance you like.
- Serve it unmixed: To show off the layers, serve this drink unmixed.
- Choose a moderately priced quality vodka like Tito’s or Ketel One.
- To make a shorter, stronger drink, make this cocktail in an Old Fashioned glass and top with less juice.
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