“The Tequila Bay Breeze emerged as a natural evolution of the vodka-based Bay Breeze, likely gaining popularity in the 1980s and 1990s during tequila's rise in American cocktail culture. While it lacks a singular documented origin story, it represents the successful application of the simple "Breeze" template to Mexico's signature spirit. The drink gained momentum alongside the broader trend of substituting tequila in classic cocktails and the health-conscious movement toward simpler, lower-calorie drinks.”