Bay Breeze

Vodka Moderate Modern Classic
Bay Breeze cocktail

Ingredients

Tools & Glassware

Directions

  1. Chill the glass
  2. Fill the glass with ice
  3. Add all ingredients
  4. Stir to combine
  5. Spritz lime oil mist once over the drink, then garnish with a lime wedge

History

The Bay Breeze cocktail is a close relative of the Sea Breeze, with a key difference, it swaps grapefruit juice for pineapple juice, giving it a sweeter, tropical twist. Its origins trace back to the mid-20th century, likely emerging alongside the Sea Breeze during a marketing push by Ocean Spray and the Cranberry Growers Association in the 1960s. These organizations promoted cranberry juice as a cocktail mixer, leading to the rise of vodka-cranberry-based drinks like the Cape Codder, Sea Breeze, and Bay Breeze. The Bay Breeze gained popularity in the 1980s, becoming a staple of beachside and summer drinking culture.

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