It was just new to me!Īfter mixing a few of my own back home, I’m pretty sure this is the not-so-secret recipe I tasted at that beach bar. Not sure why, as I soon found out it’s a common drink served in just about every island bar.

When I inquired about the recipe, it was a bit of a secret, as my waitress didn’t want to give me the exact details. It turned out to be the perfect compliment to my view overlooking the beach and vibrant blue-green tropical waters. On a trip to Ambergris Caye (a quaint island off the coast of Belize), I ordered this tasty rum drink for the first time. Plus, it’s an “on the rocks” style drink, so no need to mess with a blender, yet you still get the tastes of a fruity tropical drink. It’s a cool summer cocktail that’s easy to make as a single drink or by the pitcher for a crowd. This Tropical Bay Breeze recipe is a popular drink served on tropical islands. It’s a cool summer drink with all the fruity flavors of a tropical paradise. The resulting cocktail is known as a “Tropical Bay Breeze”.This Tropical Bay Breeze recipe is a delightfully fresh cocktail made with coconut rum and pineapple juice mixed with sweet cranberry juice and Grenadine. However, if you can’t find the real stuff, just make sure to get an unsweetened version.Ĭan I Substitute The Vodka For Rum In The Bay Breeze?Īdd in some coconut rum instead of the vodka and a quick splash of grenadine. I also try to get a real cranberry juice rather than a cocktail juice. I prefer to use unsweetened cranberry juice in this cocktail, mainly because the pineapple juice is already really sweet and it can be a bit too much if you use sweetened cranberry juice too. What Kind Of Cranberry Juice Should I Use? If you want to make it a mocktail, you can omit the vodka for a nice combination of cranberry and pineapple juices.Īdd a squeeze of fresh lime juice to taste. The resulting drink is sweet and easy to drink with a summery touch. (If you add more pineapple juice then you will be making another tropical cocktail known as an Island Breeze). This is a really easy cocktail to make – all you need to do is make a vodka cranberry then add 2 oz of pineapple juice and a wedge of lime for a garnish. The cranberry and pineapple combine to make a light orange/red colored drink, reminiscent of a Vodka Sunrise when mixed. Unlike many of the “breeze” drinks like the aforementioned Ocean Breeze Drink, the Bay Breeze is not a blue drink. What Is A Bay Breeze?Ī Bay Breeze cocktail is a combination of a classic Cape Codder (vodka cranberry) drink with the tropical taste of pineapple juice. That is another great cocktail to try if you love the fruity tropical beverages.

In fact there is one key difference between the two drinks – while the Bay Breeze takes its tropical flavor from pineapple juice, the Sea Breeze gets a hint of tartness from a splash of grapefruit juice instead.Īnother similar summer vodka cocktail you might know is the Sex on the beach drink. The Sea Breeze and the Bay Breeze are often confused for being the same drink because their ingredients are very similar.Ĭonfusingly, the Bay Breeze is also known as the Hawaiian Sea Breeze which is not the same as the regular Sea Breeze. The Ultimate Gin Mojito Recipe What’s the difference between a Sea Breeze and a Bay Breeze? Please read my Disclosure for more information. Not to be confused with its cousins, the Ocean Breeze or the Island Breeze, the Bay Breeze is similar to another breezy drink called a Sea Breeze. The pineapple makes it so sweet and tasty. If you like tropical drinks with hints of pineapple then this is a drink for you. It’s actually a twist on a vodka cranberry cocktail which is why it is so popular. The Bay Breeze cocktail is one of those amazing summery drinks that you think you have never tried but that tastes weirdly familiar when you finally get to taste it.

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