Malibu Bay Breeze

A Malibu Bay Breeze is a simple tropical cocktail made with coconut rum, pineapple juice and cranberry juice. It takes about five minutes to prepare and needs no special mixing equipment—just a tall glass, ice and the three ingredients. Pour the cranberry juice in last for a colorful layered finish, then serve the drink right away.

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Malibu Bay Breeze Ingredients

Malibu rum: Use Malibu or another coconut-flavored rum. If you prefer a less coconut-forward taste, light or dark unflavored rum can be substituted.
Pineapple juice: Store-bought juice works well and keeps preparation straightforward.
Cranberry juice: Cranberry juice cocktail is suitable for this recipe. Add it as the final ingredient if you want the colors to remain distinct.
Optional garnishes: Try a lemon wedge, maraschino cherries or a fresh pineapple slice. A paper umbrella can also add a festive touch.

Chill the ingredients beforehand if you want to slow the ice from melting while you prepare and serve the drink.

How to Make a Malibu Bay Breeze

Fill a tall cocktail glass with ice.
Pour in the coconut rum, followed by the pineapple juice.
Slowly add the cranberry juice last, then serve immediately.

Adding the cranberry juice at the end can create an ombre effect. For a more even color and flavor, stir the drink gently before serving.

Tips for Making This Cocktail

Choose your rum to suit your taste. Coconut rum gives the drink its characteristic flavor, while light or dark unflavored rum offers a different, less coconut-forward version.
Pour carefully for visible layers. Add the cranberry juice slowly after the pineapple juice. The final appearance can vary depending on how quickly you pour and how much the drink is stirred.
Serve promptly. Ice gradually melts and dilutes the cocktail, so prepare it close to serving time.
Use a tall glass. It provides room for the ice, juice and garnish without making the drink difficult to serve.

If you enjoy layered cocktails, the Tequila Sunrise is another recipe to explore.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Malibu Bay Breeze made with?

This cocktail combines Malibu coconut rum, pineapple juice and cranberry juice. The recipe below makes one drink using 1½ ounces of rum, 4 ounces of pineapple juice and 2 tablespoons of cranberry juice.

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

A Bay Breeze is made with vodka, cranberry juice and pineapple juice. A Malibu Bay Breeze uses Malibu coconut rum instead of vodka.

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

Both drinks traditionally use vodka and cranberry juice. A Bay Breeze includes pineapple juice, while a Sea Breeze uses grapefruit juice.

Malibu Bay Breeze Recipe

Yield: 1 cocktail
Prep time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

1½ ounces Malibu rum
4 ounces pineapple juice
2 tablespoons cranberry juice
Ice, for serving

Equipment

1 tall cocktail glass

Instructions

Fill the glass with ice.
Add the rum and pineapple juice.
Top with cranberry juice and serve immediately.

Course: Cocktail
Cuisine: American

The provided nutrition estimate lists 74 calories per serving. Nutrition values can vary with the specific rum and juice products used, so treat the figure as an estimate.