Island Breeze Cocktail

The “Island Breeze” is a tropical cocktail made with coconut rum, pineapple juice, and cranberry juice. Perfect for sipping poolside or at the beach!

Island Breeze Cocktail Recipe

Looking for a refreshing and delicious cocktail to enjoy on a hot summer day? Look no further than the Island Breeze! This easy-to-make drink is perfect for sipping poolside or on the beach.

The classic Island Breeze cocktail is made with rum (or sometimes vodka), pineapple juice, and cranberry juice, and it is often garnished with a pineapple wedge and a cherry. The drink is light and fruity, with a slightly sweet and tart flavor. It is perfect for sipping on the beach or by the pool.

We used coconut rum and peach schnapps in our recipe for even more tropical flavor!

Made with coconut rum, pineapple juice, cranberry juice, and peach liqueur, this Island Breeze cocktail recipe is sure to transport you to a tropical paradise. So gather your friends and enjoy this refreshingly beachy drink today!

Ingredients

• 2oz Coconut Rum, such as Malibu
• 2oz Pineapple Juice
• 2oz Cranberry Juice
• 2oz Peach Schnapps

Optional Garnishes

• Pineapple Slice
• Cherry
• Lime Wedge

Helpful Bartending Tools

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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. Fill a cocktail glass with ice.
2. Add ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice.
3. Shake well, then strain and pour into your prepared glass.
4. Garnish with a pineapple wedge and a maraschino cherry.

Prep Tips

• For a sweeter drink, use 3 ounces pineapple juice and 1 ounce cranberry juice.
• For a tarter drink, use 3 ounces cranberry juice and 1 ounce pineapple juice.
• For a more tropical flavor, add an extra 1/2 ounce of coconut rum. This will also make a slightly stronger drink.
• Our recipe is made with rum, but you can also use vodka in this drink. Try a fruit-infused vodka for a smoother, fruitier drink.
• For a non-alcoholic version, you can substitute seltzer water or sprite for the spirits.

More Rum Cocktails To Try

• Malibu Rum Punch
• Fresh Peach Mojito Recipe
• Rum & Cherry Coke Jello Shots
• Blueberry Mojitos
• Cuba Libre Cocktail

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