Bay Breeze Cocktail Recipe

The Bay Breeze cocktail is a tropical tasting vodka cocktail made by shaking vodka, pineapple, and cranberry juice until frothy and pouring over ice.

Bay Breeze Cocktail

A Bay Breeze drink is a cocktail made with vodka, cranberry juice, and pineapple juice. It is a variation of the Cape Cod Cocktail, which is made with vodka and cranberry juice. The Bay Breeze adds a splash of pineapple juice, which gives it a sweeter, more tropical flavor profile.

So if you’re looking for an easy vodka cocktail that is made with simple ingredients and is a bit on the sweet side, the Bay Breeze may be just the thing for you! I also love how the pineapple juice creates a frothy foam on top of the drink that looks pretty and adds a refreshing touch!

I will often enjoy a Bay Breeze those occasions where I want a cocktail to sip, but I don’t want something that tastes strong. But be careful, this drink tastes like fruit juice, but it does still have a boozy kick!

What Is The Difference Between a Bay Breeze and a Sea Breeze Cocktail?

The Bay Breeze and Sea Breeze cocktails are both variations of the Cape Codder cocktail, made with vodka and cranberry juice. The Bay Breeze cocktail is the sweeter of the two, as it includes the addition of sweet pineapple juice. The Sea Breeze cocktail blends tart grapefruit juice with vodka and cranberry juice, so it is not a very sweet drink at all.

I often get the two confused, but an easy way to remember the difference is this: Sea = Sour.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 ounces vodka
• 2 ounces cranberry juice
• 2 ounces pineapple juice
• Squeeze of fresh lime juice

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• Cocktail Jigger (for measuring liquor amounts)
• Boston Cocktail Shaker Set (contains shakers, jigger, strainer)
• Bar Spoon (traditional tool for stirring cocktails)

This recipe is intended for readers 21+

Instructions

1. Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice.
2. Shake well to mix and create a foam.
3. Pour the contents of the shaker into a cocktail glass.
4. Garnish with a lime wedge, if desired.

Prep Tips

• Vodka – Feel free to use your favorite vodka for this drink. You don’t have to use top-shelf vodka in a mixed drink, and actually, this is a great way to use a mid-range vodka because they juices will help improve the taste!
• Juice – The better the ingredients used, the better the drink will taste! While you can absolutely use canned or bottled juices, fresh juices give the drink a more flavorful and refreshing taste.
• Amounts – The ingredient amounts above are guidelines, but you can adjust depending on if you prefer a tart or sweet drink. For a tarter drink, use more cranberry juice and reduce the amount of pineapple juice. For a sweeter drink, use more pineapple juice and reduce the amount of cranberry juice. You can totally experiment with the ratios here to create your preferred flavor profile.

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• Woo Woo Shot Recipe
• Screwdriver Cocktail
• Sex on the Beach Cocktail
• Moscow Mule
• Greyhound Cocktail

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