Malibu Bay Breeze

This recipe is a favorite of mine because of the beautiful hues and layered effect.

What is the difference between a Sea Breeze and a Bay Breeze?

While the names are similar, these drinks are closely related. A Sea Breeze consists of vodka, cranberry juice, and grapefruit juice. A bay breeze removes the grapefruit juice and switches it out with pineapple juice.

While the Sea Breeze has its origins in the Prohibition Era, the recipe has changed drastically since then. In fact, many mixed cocktails had their origins during this time. Often mixers were used to cover the terrible taste of whatever alcohol was available at the time. Thus, when you look at the original recipe, it bears little resemblance to what it is today.

A Malibu Bay Breeze removes the vodka and uses coconut rum.

Variations

This cocktail has been served in many ways.

• This can be layered, where you clearly see the different juices or this can be stirred for a more consistent cocktail
• You can serve this straight up (with no ice) or on the rocks (with ice)
• The glass doesn't matter
• The garnish is up to you. Lime, orange, or pineapple slices are all appropriate. Even a cherry works here too.
• If you hate the taste of rum, switch it out for a coconut flavored vodka
• If it isn't sweet enough, consider adding a dash of grenadine.

Watch Me Make This (30 Seconds)

Do I have to use Malibu rum?

No. I'm a big fan of using what you have. If there is a brand of coconut rum you prefer, then by all means use that.

Tips on making this

• Use good quality ice
• If you are using canned pineapple juice, be sure to shake it well before adding it to this drink. It does tend to separate.
• Use the Coconut Rum that you enjoy. I happen to have Malibu at home, but if you have a different brand you prefer then use that.
• Use cranberry cocktail, not 100% cranberry juice. Otherwise, you will have a tart and astringent drink.
• Garnish is optional but makes it pretty
• If you are looking to make a layered drink, pour slowly. That density lesson you had in school is going to come into play. The ingredients with the most sugar will settle at the bottom.
• If your juices aren't already chilled, then take out a shaker and combine the pineapple juice and rum with some ice to chill.

Directions

Step 1: Fill a glass with good quality ice. If your water smells funny, your cocktail will too. Use bottled water to make ice or use store-bought. For clearer ice, boil water and then pour into an ice cube tray and freeze.

Step 2: Pour rum, pineapple juice, and cranberry juice in that order.

Step 3: Enjoy responsibly as is or stir to combine the layers.

Step 3b: Add a garnish and enjoy!

I hope you enjoy this Malibu Bay Breeze cocktail!

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