Malibu Bay Breeze – In a mood for Caribbean-inspired tropical drink? This 3-ingredient Malibu Bay Breeze cocktail is made with pineapple juice, coconut rum and cranberry juice for a layered beachside drink!
If you’re hosting a backyard party, pool party or any fun summertime gathering, this Malibu Bay Breeze cocktail is going to serve your guests right! Tropical, layered summer cocktail made with just 3-ingredients making it a very crowd-friendly beverage.
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MALIBU RUM COCKTAILS
Malibu coconut rum is always a good idea! All the delicious and pretty cocktails that will straightly take you to the Bahamas. This Malibu Bay Breeze is one of those pretty and delicious tropical cocktails that will surely become your new favorite way to celebrate the warmer-weather season.
WHY YOU WILL LOVE THIS RECIPE
The Ultimate Summer Beverage. Malibu coconut rum drinks will remind you of the Caribbean islands, period! So why not bring tropics into your own backyard?!
Fun and Easy to Make. Quick and easy ready in just 3 minutes.
3-Ingredients Only. As this is a super easy 3-ingredient cocktail, it is perfect for pool parties, warm weather gatherings, and backyard barbecues.
HOW TO MAKE MALIBU BAY BREEZE
Fill a 14-15 oz high-ball glass with ice and add the pineapple juice followed by the rum.
Place a small spoon, flipped upside down, into the glass at an angle just above the Malibu rum.
Slowly pour the cranberry juice onto the center of the upside-down spoon so that it layers on top of the pineapple juice and rum.
Garnish with a lime wheel and Maraschino cherries for a prettier presentation, serve and enjoy!
TIPS FOR SUCCESS
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Using the back of a spoon while adding in the cranberry juice helps to disperse the liquid so that it does not mix with the other liquids as much.
RECIPE FAQ’S
Q: Can I use dark rum instead of coconut rum?
A: You can, but it will change the flavor. Coconut rum adds a tropical touch.
Q: Can I use a different type of RUM for this MALIBU BAY BREEZE?
A: Yes, you can use unflavored white rum like Bacardi if you don’t like the coconut flavor.
Q: I DON’T LIKE THE PINEAPPLE JUICE. WHAT CAN I DO?
A: You could try swapping out the pineapple juice to orange juice, mango juice or grapefruit juice.
Q: WHAT TYPE OF PINEAPPLE JUICE CAN I USE?
A: You can use canned, bottled or fresh pineapple juice.
Q: Can I double the MALIBU BAY BREEZE for a party?
A: Yes, just double all the ingredients, and use a larger pitcher or punch bowl.
Q: CAN I MIX ALL THE INGREDIENTS TOGETHER?
A. For a prettier presentation, you will want to serve this Malibu Bay Breeze while the layers are still separate. Before enjoying your drink, you will want to stir all the ingredients together for the best possible flavor.
Q: HOW TO STORE THIS COCKTAIL?
A. If you have leftovers in a pitcher, you can store them up to 1-2 days in the refrigerator.
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Malibu Bay Breeze
Malibu Bay Breeze - In a mood for Caribbean-inspired tropical drink? This 3-ingredient Malibu Bay Breeze cocktail is made with pineapple juice, coconut rum and cranberry juice for a layered beachside drink!
Equipment
- 1 15 oz high-ball glass
- a long stirring spoon
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 oz coconut rum
- 1 1/2 oz pineapple juice, canned or fresh
- 1 1/2 oz cranberry juice
- 1 cup ice
- one Maraschino cherry and a lime wheel, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Fill a high-ball glass with ice and add the pineapple juice followed by the rum.
- Place a small spoon, flipped upside down, into the glass at an angle just above the Malibu rum.
- Slowly pour the cranberry juice onto the center of the upside-down spoon so that it layers on top of the pineapple juice and rum.
- Garnish with a lime wheel and Maraschino cherries for a prettier presentation, serve and enjoy!
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