Malibu Bay Breezern

a close up shot of a couple of Malibu Bay Breeze in a tall glass garnished with a slice of lime

A Malibu Bay breeze is a refreshing blend of pineapple juice, coconut rum, and cranberry juice – a perfect combination of sweet and tart flavors that make it an ideal summertime drink.

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Malibu Bay Breeze Ingredients
Substitutions And Additions
How To Make This Malibu Bay Breeze Recipe
How To Serve
Storage
Frequently Asked Questions
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This Malibu Bay breeze is a delicious, tropical cocktail made with coconut rum, pineapple juice, and cranberry juice. The colorful layered drink with sweet-tart flavors offers an escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and transports you to a beach getaway.

a close-up shot of a Malibu Bay Breeze in a glass garnished with a slice of lime

Malibu Bay Breeze Ingredients

Malibu Bay Breeze raw ingredients that are labeled

A Malibu Bay breeze has a sweet and tart flavor reminiscent of a tropical paradise. The pineapple juice brings out the sweetness, while the tart cranberry juice adds a refreshing touch.

The coconut rum enhances the drink with its creamy texture and hints of tropical flavors.

Once you mix Malibu with the fruit juices, you’ll create an incredibly delicious cocktail that will make you feel like you’re on vacation in no time.

You’ll need:

1 cup of ice
1½ ounces of 100% pineapple juice (Dole)
1½ ounces of Malibu coconut rum
1½ ounces of lite (50% less sugar) cranberry juice cocktail (Ocean Spray)
Garnish with a slice of lime

PRO TIP:

I like to keep the mini cans of 100% pineapple juice in my refrigerator for use when making drinks such as this one. If I get the big cartons, they tend to go bad before I can use them up.

Substitutions And Additions

CRANBERRY JUICE: You can use the original cranberry juice cocktail instead of the lite (50% less sugar) option in this drink recipe. You will want to note that this will make your drink very sweet.

Also, the higher sugar content in the standard cranberry juice cocktail tends to blend with the other drink ingredients and not float on the top quite as well.

The higher sugar-content liquids will sink to the bottom, so when layering your drink, you will want the less sugar-content liquids on top.

How To Make This Malibu Bay Breeze Recipe

With only three ingredients, this drink will be a quick and refreshing beverage to make. Below, we will show you the trick to creating the pretty layered look you see in the photos.

OUR RECIPE DEVELOPER SAYS

Be sure to keep your ingredients in the refrigerator to keep them cold until you are ready to make your Malibu Bay breeze.

STEP ONE: Fill a 10-ounce beverage glass with ice (approximately 1 cup).

STEP TWO: Slowly add the pineapple juice to the ice-filled glass, followed by the Malibu rum.

pineapple juice added to the glass and then add malibu and coconut rum

STEP THREE: Place a small spoon, flipped upside down, into the glass at an angle just above the coconut rum.

Slowly pour the lite cranberry juice onto the center of the upside-down spoon, allowing the cranberry juice to layer on top of the pineapple juice and Malibu coconut rum.

Using the back of a spoon helps to disperse the liquid so that it does not mix with the other liquids as much.

PRO TIP:

I like to squeeze my lime slice into my drink before consuming it. I think that a little splash of tartness from the lime helps to cut the natural sweetness of this drink. This is not necessary but is tasty.

cranberry juice poured onto the upside down spoon

STEP FOUR: Garnish your glass with a slice of lime on the rim of the glass.

PRO TIP:

You will want to serve this Malibu Bay breeze drink while the layers are still separate. Before enjoying your drink, you will want to stir it with your straw or a cocktail spoon for the best flavor.

How To Serve

This Malibu bay breeze cocktail recipe pairs best with light appetizers such as chips and salsa, cheese and crackers, or our fruit salsa with cinnamon chips.

You can also serve this drink with heartier dishes such as our slow cooker queso chicken tacos or sheet pan nachos.

We have a few more tropical cocktails that we think you would enjoy as well. Our pina colada and pineapple cooler are two more tasty Malibu rum recipes.

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Storage

IN THE FRIDGE: This cocktail must be enjoyed immediately upon making it. As it sits, the ice will melt and will not keep the same consistency.

IN THE FREEZER: We don’t recommend freezing this cocktail. It is best made fresh.

Malibu Bay breeze is the perfect drink to serve when entertaining guests. With its taste of sweet pineapple flavor, subtle tart cranberry notes, and pretty layered presentation, this delicious drink is sure to be a hit!

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make this ahead of time?

This Malibu pineapple bay breeze recipe is best enjoyed right away as the ice will begin to melt and change the consistency of the drink.

What is the best glass to use for this cocktail?

This summer cocktail recipe will be fine in any glasses you have on hand. We made it in a tall glass, but a lower and wider glass or one with a fun shape would also be a great choice.

Can I double this recipe?

If you are making this for a crowd, you can certainly make a larger batch. Our recipe makes one drink, so multiply that by how many guests you are expecting.

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