Bay Breeze Recipe

Tart cranberry and sweet pineapple juice are perfectly paired in this fruity and refreshing Bay Breeze cocktail.

 

Perfect any time of the year, a Bay Breeze cocktail is simple, delicious, and refreshing. With only three ingredients, it’s a cinch to make.

Looking for a summer cocktail? Pineapple juice reminds you of a tropical island, perfect for the balmy days of summer. Looking for a winter cocktail? Cranberry juice makes this a festive cocktail for the holiday season. It’s a winning combo all year round!

A Bay Breeze cocktail goes well with appetizers because it’s not too filling or sweet. Serve it with smoky roasted almonds, candied bacon, or bacon-wrapped dates. Potato chips and homemade French onion dip are always a hit and you can never go wrong with tortilla chips and salsa. If you’re looking for something more substantial, make a crowd-pleasing pan of ham and cheese sliders or turkey sliders. 

About this Bay Breeze recipe

This is such a simple cocktail recipe. You can mix up a big batch if you like, put it in the fridge, and enjoy a cocktail whenever you want. It keeps well for several days. Make a pitcher if you have a crowd coming over and your bartending responsibilities will be vastly simplified. 

What you need

• Cranberry Juice – Use 100% cranberry juice, not cranberry juice cocktail which is sweeter.
• Pineapple Juice – Canned juice is fine.
• Vodka – Since you’re mixing it, you can choose a midrange vodka. Tito’s is great for this.
• Lots of Ice – Crushed or cubed both work. Keep in mind if you use crushed, it will melt faster.
• Lime slice, maraschino cherry, and cranberries for garnish

How to make it

As always, get the full printable directions in the recipe card below!

This is a super easy cocktail to make! No special equipment, no citrus juicers, no unusual ingredients. It’s very straight-forward.

Grab a glass and fill it almost to the top with ice. Add cranberry juice, pineapple juice, and vodka.

Stir to combine, and serve with desired garnishes.

FAQs

How to make this Bay Breeze cocktail your own

• Instead of serving this cocktail over ice, put all of the ingredients into a cocktail shaker, shake for 15 seconds, or until chilled, and then strain into a glass to serve. 
• To make a party-sized batch (8 servings), mix 2 cups vodka, 3 cups cranberry juice, and 3 cups pineapple juice in a large pitcher.

Make-Ahead Tips

Mix the cranberry juice, pineapple juice, and vodka, cover and store in the fridge in a covered container. It should keep for several days. When ready to serve, shake or stir well, and serve over ice.

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