How to Make a Bay Breeze: A Tropical Vodka Cocktail That’s Always a Hit
December 6, 2022 2025-06-05 17:56How to Make a Bay Breeze: A Tropical Vodka Cocktail That’s Always a Hit
How to Make a Bay Breeze: A Tropical Vodka Cocktail That’s Always a Hit
If you love easy, crowd-pleasing cocktails, the Bay Breeze is calling your name.
This tropical mix of vodka, pineapple juice, and cranberry juice is refreshing, vibrant, and ridiculously easy to make. No fancy skills required.
Whether you’re poolside, brunching, or hosting friends, it’s the kind of drink that disappears fast. Let’s dive in.
" Bay Breeze " or " Downeaster " or " Hawaiian Sea Breeze " or " Paul Joseph "
What about this cocktail?
The Bay Breeze is part of the “Breeze” cocktail family, closely related to the Sea Breeze and built on the backbone of the Cape Codder. It gained traction in the 1980s, a golden age for vodka-and-juice combos, and its popularity never really faded.
What makes the Bay Breeze stand out is the tropical twist. Pineapple juice softens the tart cranberry and rounds out the vodka for a smooth, balanced flavor.
It’s simple, it’s nostalgic, and it works anywhere from beach parties to casual dinners. That’s the charm.
Here's how you can make it yourself
Ingredients
60 ml ( 2 oz ) Vodka
60 ml ( 2 oz ) Pineapple Juice
Top up with Cranberry Juice
How to do it
- Fill up your Cocktail Glass with ice cubes
- Pour the Vodka into the glass using a Jigger for precision
- Do the same thing with the Pineapple Juice
- Top up with Cranberry Juice
- Insert your favorite straw
Santé !
Stirred or Shaken?
While most juice-based cocktails are shaken, the Bay Breeze is often built right in the glass.
Stir gently or leave it layered for a gradient effect, both ways work!
Want it extra cold? Use plenty of ice and chill your glass first.
