January 10, 2024
Review RecipeMalibu Bay Breeze
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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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.
Malibu Bay Breeze Ingredients
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.
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.
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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Malibu Bay Breeze
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.
Prep Time 2 minutes
Total Time 2 minutes
Servings 1
Ingredients
- 1 cup ice
- 1½ ounces pineapple juice, Dole
- 1½ ounces Malibu coconut rum
- 1½ ounces cranberry juice, 50% less sugar
- 1 slice lime, garnish
Instructions
- Fill a 10-ounce beverage glass with ice (approximately 1 cup).
- Slowly add the pineapple juice to the ice-filled glass, followed by the Malibu coconut rum.
- 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. The spoon helps to disperse the liquid so that it does not mix with the other liquids as much.
- Garnish your glass with a slice of lime on the rim of the glass.
Notes
- 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.
- Be sure to keep your ingredients in the refrigerator to keep them cold until you are ready to make your Malibu Bay breeze.
- 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.
- 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.
Nutrition
Calories: 140kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 14mg | Potassium: 89mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 21IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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Comments
Maria Bonacci says
Thank you for sharing your Malibu Bay Breeze recipe at the Senior Salon Pit Stop party this week. It looks delicious and I’m excited to be featuring it at the party tomorrow. Sharing on Facebook and pinned.
Hugs,
Maria @ kraftyplanner.com
Cara ~ Vintage Style Gal says
Sounds good, I would leave out the rum for me though, but I imagine this drink would still be good. Thank you for sharing with Whimsy Home Wednesday.
Kerryanne says
Oh, hello summer!!
Thank you for sharing your fabulous Malibu Bay Breeze cocktail recipe at Create, Bake, Grow & Gather this week. I’m delighted to be featuring it at tonight’s party and pinning too.
Hugs,
Kerryanne