Bay breeze cocktails are perfect for when you want something refreshing & tasty. The tropical flavors give the feeling of being on vacation.
Who doesn’t love a delicious and refreshing cocktail? The perfect cocktail can transport you to a tropical island, even on the dreariest days. This vodka, cranberry, and pineapple juice cocktail is the perfect balance of sweet and tart and can be enjoyed any time of year.
Whether making these cocktails by the glass or by the pitcher to celebrate a special occasion, our Bay Breeze Cocktails (AKA Hawaiian Sea Breeze) are perfect for any occasion.
Making A Virgin Bay Breeze or Mocktail
To make these cocktails alcohol-free, instead of vodka, use lemonade or club soda to make the sparkling water version.
What Is A Bay Breeze Cocktail
Similar to a Sea Breeze, The Bay Breeze (Also known as a Hawaiian Sea Breeze) is a variation of the Cape Cooder Cocktail (Vodka, Cranberry juice, and simple syrup), but instead of using simple syrup, pineapple juice is added to offer a tropical fruity flavor.
Ingredient Notes
Vodka: We recommend using good-quality vodka for this cocktail. To make it a bit lighter, you can also use citrus vodka.
Cranberry Juice: This recipe can use cranberry juice or cranberry juice cocktail. Just remember that pure cranberry juice is bitter while the cocktail is mixed with other juices to balance the bitterness.
Pineapple Juice: We like to use 100% pineapple juice for this cocktail as opposed to a pineapple juice cocktail which is often loaded with sugar.
Limes: Bay Breeze Cocktails are traditionally garnished with lime. This is optional. You can use any garnish you like.
Step By Step Instructions
By The Glass
Fill a cocktail or highball glass (or any 8oz/236ml glass) with ice and add 1.5 ounces of vodka.
Followed by 3 oz of cranberry juice.
And 1.5 ounces of pineapple juice.
Then give it a quick stir.
Garnish the glass with a slice of lime for a tropical look.
Making A Bay Breeze Cocktail Pitcher
Add 12oz (1.5 cups) of vodka, 32 oz (4 cups) of cranberry juice, and 12oz (1.5 cups) of pineapple juice to a 60oz pitcher and stir to combine.
Serve over ice in the glass (not in the pitcher like I did because it looks better in photos).
Erren’s Top Tips & Variations
- For a sweeter flavor profile, use a cranberry juice cocktail as it’s mixed with additional juices to decrease bitterness.
- If you enjoy a bit of bitterness, use pure cranberry juice.
- Add ice to glasses instead of the jug to avoid watering the mixture when making your cocktails by the pitcher.
- Make an alcohol-free version by replacing the vodka with club soda, lemonade, or seltzer water.
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Let’s Make Bay Breeze Cocktail (Hawaiian Sea Breeze)
Ingredients
By The Glass
- 1.5 ounces vodka
- 3 ounces cranberry juice cocktail or cranberry juice
- 1.5 ounces pineapple juice
- lime slices for garnish
By The Pitcher
- 1.5 cups vodka 12oz/355ml
- 4 cups cranberry juice 32 oz/946ml
- 1.5 cups pineapple juice 12oz/355ml
- Ice for serving
- lime slices for garnish
Instructions
By The Glass
- Fill a highball glass (or 8oz/236ml) cocktail glass with ice.
- Add the vodka, cranberry juice and pineapple juice and stir.
- Garnish with a slice of lime.
By The Pitcher
- Add the vodka, cranberry juice, and pineapple juice to a 60oz/1.8-liter pitcher or jug.
- Mix and serve over ice.
- A pitcher makes 7 (8oz/236ml) glasses
Michelle Akey says
How would i make this recipe for a 3 gallon dispenser?
Erren's Kitchen says
Hi Michelle! In a large container or directly your 3-gallon dispenser, combine 9 cups (72 oz) of vodka, 24 cups (192 oz) of cranberry juice, and 9 cups (72 oz) of pineapple juice.
Stir well to mix the ingredients thoroughly. Those measurements should fit in that size dispenser.
Add ice to individual glasses rather than the dispenser to prevent the cocktail from becoming watered down.
Hope this helps! Enjoy!!
Kathy Chili-Pack says
Not too sweet and very refreshing!
Erren's Kitchen says
We are so glad you liked it! ❤️
Erren Hart says
Thank you for leaving a comment about this recipe. Your feedback is appreciated, and I’m glad to hear that you enjoyed it. Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions for future recipes. Thanks again for trying it out and sharing your thoughts!
Erren Hart says
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Erren Hart says
Oh yay! I’m glad you enjoyed it!