Vodka Bay Breeze

The Vodka Bay Breeze is a tropical cocktail which uses vodka, cranberry juice, and pineapple juice.

Originating from the 1920s era, the drink originally used gin and grenadine as the principle ingredients.

The cocktail is served in a high ball or collins glass and is garnished with a lime wedge. A good way to remember the list of ingredients is by using this acronym: "Very Pretty Chic."

The V stands for Vodka, the P stands for Pineapple, and the C stands for Cranberry juice. Simple, right?

This cocktail is usually served during the summer due to the availability and freshness of the fruits needed to make the drink.

It's a perfect summer drink that can be enjoyed by itself or paired with a fruity dessert, however, can also be enjoyed all year round depending on the availability of the fruit ingredients.

Because the drink balances the strong alcohol flavor with the sweet and sour tanginess of the juices, it can be enjoyed by those who wish to hide the strong taste of vodka. By using organic ingredients, you can add to the freshness and flavor of the drink.

It's a popular drink among the ladies, so be sure to know how to make this drink if someone asks for it at the bar.

I like using the brand Santa Cruz Organic Juices, which has flavors ranging from Orange Mango and Apple Juice to Black Currant and Lemonade. Santa Cruz is fresh, organic, and readily available at your local organic grocery store.

Ingredients

• 1 oz. of Organic Vodka
• Organic Pineapple Juice
• Organic Cranberry Juice
• Wedge of Lime

Directions

• Grab a high-ball or collins glass and fill it to the top with ice
• Pour 1 oz of any organic vodka of your choosing into the cup. That's 4 counts. (One-one thousand, two-one thousand, etc.)
• Top off with equal parts of Pineapple and Cranberry juice.
  **You can choose to shake the drink or not. It's up to you, but traditionally, this drink does not need to be shaken or stirred.
• Garnish with a lime and serve