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Tropical Malibu Bay Breeze cocktail in a highball glass with crushed ice, garnished with a maraschino cherry, lime slice, pineapple wedge, and a blue-striped straw on a marble board with a Malibu rum bottle and fresh pineapple in the background
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5 from 3 votes

Malibu Bay Breeze Cocktail

A vibrant, tropical cocktail that layers coconut-rum warmth with sweet pineapple juice and tart cranberry juice. Perfect for pool parties, backyard barbecues, or any time you need an instant vacation in a glass.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: beach drinks, coconut rum cocktail, easy rum drinks, Malibu, Malibu Bay Breeze, Malibu Bay Breeze recipe, pineapple cranberry drink, summer cocktails, tropical cocktail
Yield: 1 cocktail
Calories: 180kcal
Author: Chef Marcy Grece

Materials

  • 1 ½ oz 45 ml Malibu coconut rum
  • 3 oz 90 ml chilled pineapple juice
  • 2 oz 60 ml chilled cranberry juice
  • Ice cubes enough to fill a tall glass
  • Garnish: 1 lime slice & 1 maraschino cherry

Instructions

  • Fill a tall glass to the brim with ice cubes.
  • Pour the Malibu coconut rum over the ice.
  • Add the pineapple juice.
  • Slowly pour the cranberry juice down the back of a spoon to create a vivid layered effect.
  • Garnish with a lime slice and a maraschino cherry. Bay breeze is ready—cheers!

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Notes

🍍 Pro Tip: Chill both juices in the fridge for at least an hour before mixing—colder liquids keep the color layers crisp and the drink extra-refreshing.