Creating the Tropical Bay Breeze is as relaxing as the drink itself. Here’s how to do it:

Step 1: Prepare Your Glass

Fill a highball or hurricane glass with ice cubes. The more ice, the better the drink will stay chilled and maintain its vibrant layers.

Step 2: Add the Coconut Rum

Pour 1.5 oz of coconut rum over the ice. You’ll instantly get that sweet, tropical aroma that sets the tone for the drink.

Step 3: Add the Pineapple Juice

Next, pour in 3 oz of pineapple juice. This starts to build the sunny yellow base of your breeze. Give the rum and pineapple a gentle stir to blend.

Step 4: Float the Cranberry Juice

Slowly pour 2 oz of cranberry juice over the back of a spoon into the glass. This helps create a beautiful layered effect where the cranberry juice floats above the pineapple.

Step 5: Drizzle in Grenadine

Add a splash of grenadine—just about ¼ oz is enough. It will sink to the bottom, giving the drink a gorgeous gradient from deep red to golden yellow to pink.

Step 6: Garnish

Add a lime wedge, pineapple slice, or even a maraschino cherry if you like. Want extra flair? A tiny umbrella or edible flower adds a whimsical touch.

Variation

The Tropical Bay Breeze is wonderfully adaptable. Here are a few variations to suit your taste or to shake things up:

1. Frozen Bay Breeze

Blend all the ingredients with crushed ice for a slushy, frozen version. Perfect for hot summer days.

2. Bay Breeze Punch

Multiply the recipe and serve it in a punch bowl with fruit slices for a party-friendly drink.

3. Spiked Bay Breeze

Want a stronger kick? Add an extra 0.5–1 oz of white or spiced rum.

4. Sparkling Breeze

Replace part of the pineapple juice with sparkling water or lemon-lime soda for a bubbly twist.

5. Mocktail Version

Substitute coconut water or coconut-flavored sparkling water for the rum, and leave out the alcohol entirely. Still sweet, still tropical!