Since there's a dramatic color gradation in this cocktail, I wouldn't suggest pre-mixing this drink entirely. If you have guests coming over, you could always mix the Malibu rum, lime juice and pineapple juice in a pitcher and keep it in the refrigerator. But the cranberry juice should be added to each highball glass immediately prior to serving.

Wait, what's the difference between a bay breeze and a Malibu bay breeze?

Just the liquor. A bay breeze is a combination of cranberry juice, pineapple juice and vodka. While the juices remain the same, a Malibu bay breeze calls for Malibu coconut rum instead of vodka.

What's the deal with Malibu Rum?

Malibu is a sweet coconut flavored liquor made with Caribbean rum. Aside from the trademark coconut sweetness, the flavor profile also features notes of vanilla and crème brûlée. With an ABV (alcohol by volume) of 21%, Malibu has a lower proof (42) than many unflavored rum spirits.

Malibu Bay Breeze

Description

My Malibu bay breeze tastes like a sun soaked beach vacation. Only four ingredients needed!

Ingredients

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Ice cubes
2 ounces Malibu coconut rum
1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lime juice
3 ounces pineapple juice
2 ounces cranberry juice
1 pineapple wedge for garnish
1 lime twist for garnish (optional)

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Instructions

Start with ice. Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.
Mix. Pour the rum, lime juice, and pineapple, and gently stir with a straw or a tall spoon.
Cranberry juice and garnish. Slowly pour the cranberry juice on top and serve with a lime twist and/or pineapple garnish.

Notes

I wouldn’t suggest pre-mixing this drink entirely. But you could mix the Malibu rum, lime juice and pineapple juice in a pitcher and keep it in the refrigerator. The cranberry juice should be added to each highball glass immediately prior to serving.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 drink
Calories: 189
Sugar: 13.7g
Sodium: 20mg
Fat: 0.2g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Unsaturated Fat: 0g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 14.5g
Fiber: 0.1g
Protein: 0.2g
Cholesterol: 0mg