Set your sails for the islands with the fruity and warm weather flavors of the Bahama breeze. With different variations, there's one that's sure to add a sunny gust to your day, from boozy to something a little lighter. Pull up a lounge chair or blanket as you relax with any of these Bahama breeze recipes.
Bahama Breeze
Allow yourself to get swept away into the ocean waves, metaphorically only, with this sure to soothe the soul recipe.
Ingredients
- 1 ounce dark rum
- ¾ ounce apricot brandy
- ½ ounce banana liqueur
- ½ ounce coconut rum
- ½ ounce grenadine
- 2½ ounces pineapple juice
- Ice
- Pineapple wedge and cherry for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, dark rum, apricot brandy, banana liqueur, coconut rum, grenadine, and pineapple juice.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into rocks glass over fresh ice.
- Garnish with pineapple wedge and cherry.
Frozen Bahama Breeze
Cool off with a frozen version of the tropical Bahama breeze. As a bonus, the added fruit juices mean this cocktail can just about pass for a smoothie.
Ingredients
- 1 ounce dark rum
- 1 ounce white rum
- ¾ ounce banana liqueur
- 1 ounce pineapple juice
- 1 ounce freshly squeezed orange juice
- ½ ounce cranberry juice
- ½ ounce grenadine
- ½ ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1½ cups crushed ice
- Watermelon wedge for garnish
Instructions
- In a blender, add ice, dark rum, white rum, banana liqueur, pineapple juice, orange juice, cranberry juice, grenadine, and lemon juice.
- Blend until smooth or until desired consistency.
- Pour into cocktail glass.
- Garnish with watermelon wedge.
Citrus Bahama Breeze
Emphasize the tart citrus flavors in combination with the rum for an absolutely stand-out cocktail.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces coconut rum
- 1½ ounces grapefruit juice
- ½ ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ½ ounce simple syrup
- ¼ ounce lime cordial
- 2 dashes peach cocktail bitters
- Ice
- Grapefruit slice for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, coconut rum, grapefruit juice, lemon juice, simple syrup, lime cordial, and peach bitters.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into cocktail glass over fresh ice.
- Garnish with grapefruit slice.
Nonalcoholic Bahama Breeze
Keep it lite and booze-free with this all-age and walk-of-life-friendly mocktail version of the Bahama breeze. Bottoms up!
Ingredients
- 2 ounces pineapple juice
- ¾ ounce cream of coconut
- ¾ ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
- ½ ounce apricot nectar
- ½ ounce grenadine
- ½ ounce cranberry juice
- 2-3 dashes peach bitters
- Ice
- Pineapple wedge and cocktail umbrella for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, pineapple juice, cream of coconut, lime juice, apricot nectar, grenadine, cranberry juice, and peach bitters.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into highball glass over fresh ice.
- Garnish with pineapple wedge and cocktail umbrella.
Setting Sights on a Bahama Breeze
Leave behind the cares and worries of your day in favor of an island cocktail. The Bahama breeze cocktail will surely please your tastebuds and quench the soul for a moment of sunshine. And once you've set sail, you can explore other island cocktails along the way.
