Ingredients
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Method
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Fill a highball glass with ice
Add vodka and peach schnapps
Pour in cranberry and pineapple juices
Stir and garnish with a lime or pineapple wedge
Glassware
Highball glass filled with ice
Garnish
Master's Tips
Professional insights to elevate your craft
Chill all juices for a crisper drink
Use unsweetened cranberry for more tart bite
Layer juices for a sunrise effect
Variations & Riffs
Classic cocktails inspire countless variations. Here are some popular riffs on the Bay Breeze.
Malibu Bay Breeze
Beachy highball—coconut rum with pineapple and cranberry over ice.
Madras
Simple and refreshing—vodka with cranberry and orange juice over ice for a tart, fruity highball.
Tequila Bay Breeze
A refreshing highball cocktail that embodies casual elegance with tequila, cranberry juice, and pineapple juice. A spirited variation of the classic vodka-based Bay Breeze, offering a more complex and earthy flavor profile.
Other Variations
Sweeter Bay Breeze
Boost pineapple juice for extra tropical sweetness.
Changes
Tarter Bay Breeze
Lean on cranberry juice for a brisker finish.
Changes
Stronger Bay Breeze
Increase vodka for a more spirit-forward sip.
Changes
History & Heritage
“Part of the cranberry highball family promoted by Ocean Spray, the Bay Breeze surfaced in the late 1970s when bartenders swapped the Sea Breeze's grapefruit for pineapple juice. Its easy build and tropical profile made it a staple of '80s beach bars and backyard parties.”
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