Take a trip to the islands with this lovely tropical drink. Whether you call it a blue water or ocean breeze cocktail, put your feet up and enjoy! Perfect for a hot summer day, poolside or Friday night fun!.
This recipe is meant for people over 21 years old. Please drink responsibly.
Another great cocktail recipe is the Paloma. Perfect pool-side, it's a refreshing drink for a hot day!
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❤️ Why you'll love this recipe
That's easy! You'll love this Ocean Breeze Drink because it's easy to make, refreshing and delicious!
Who doesn't love blue cocktails?!! This drink is perfect for summer bbq's, garden party or a pool party. It's delicious and pretty with a blue that will remind you of the Caribbean Ocean!
Ingredients
You'll love this easy recipe there's only a handful of simple ingredients to make an Ocean Breeze Cocktail
- Blue Curacao - a sweet, citrus flavored liqueur with a distinctive blue color.
- coconut rum - this really adds a great tropical flavor. They come in a range of prices. Choose what works for your budget. If you have white rum, that would be a good substitute and save you a trip to the store.
- sauvignon blanc - perfect for this drink because it's aromatic and flavorful.
- lemon lime soda or club soda for sweetness and bubbles.
Equipment
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Tropical Cocktail Glasses - now these are just fun! And use these picks to skewer your garnish - sooo cute!
Instructions
No need for complicated instructions for this delicious summer drink, the ocean breeze recipe is easy to make!
- Fill your cocktail shaker with ice.
- Add one ounce each of blue curacao and coconut rum.
- Top with 2 ounces of sauvignon blanc wine and give it a good shake.
- Pour into a glass filled with ice, top with a splash of lemon lime soda. Garnish with a wedge of pineapple, strawberry or a lime wedge!
FAQ's
Absolutely! The Ocean Breeze Cocktail is perfect make ahead cocktail for a party. Double or triple the ingredients as desired. Add Blue Curacao, coconut rum and sauvignon blanc to a large pitcher and refrigerate. Add chilled soda and ice right before serving.
Actually yes you can! Try it over the rocks or with a splash of orange juice, delicious!
Generally liqueurs have a shelf life of about 2 years. So as long as you use it within that time period you're fine!
Actually yes, they are interchangeable. BUT triple sec won't give your drink that pretty blue color that makes this drink so much fun!
Tips
This drink is so pretty and fun, be sure to finish it with a pretty garnish!
- orange or lime citrus slices or wheels
- pineapple wedges or chunks
- skewered chunks of papaya or mango
- melon wedges or balls
- topping with a cocktail parasol just adds to the fun!
When possible, use a chilled cocktail glass.
If you are pool-side, serve these in a plastic cup or glass just in case. No one wants to worry about broken glass and bare feet around the pool!
Typically this is served in a highball glass, but really you can use whatever glass you prefer.
Serving suggestions
If you love the Ocean Water Slushy from Sonic, toss all this into the blender with an extra handful of ice. Blend it into the perfect slurpy and serve with a straw. Refreshing and delicious!
More summer cocktails and mocktails
The ocean breeze recipe is a fun summer drink! Still planning your party? Here are more popular drinks from the blog.
- If you're looking for more fun cocktails for happy hour then be sure to have The Last Word (yes, that really is a drink!) consider this gin-based concoction!
- This Strawberry Mojito Cocktail is the perfect summer cocktail for a relaxing evening!
- Seabreeze Cocktail - simple to make with cranberry juice, vodka and grapefruit juice.
- Bay Breeze Cocktail - is just like the Seabreeze, substituting pineapple juice for the grapefruit.
- A Bourbon Old Fashioned Sour has been my go-to for years! Garnished with olives or pickled Brussels sprouts, of course!
- A terrific non-alcoholic drink is this recipe for Strawberry Lemonade. Skip the powdered stuff and make it the old fashioned way. Unbelievably tasty and refreshing!
Love the tropical bay breeze drink? Cheers - I do too! If you post a photo, please tag me! I'd love to see your pictures! You can tag me with #bowlmeover or if you're on Instagram use @bowl_me_over I can't wait to see how yummy this turned out for you!
Recipe
Blue Water Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 oz Blue Curacao
- 1 oz coconut rum
- 2 oz sauvignon blanc
- lemon lime soda
- ice cubes
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Instructions
- Fill your cocktail shaker with ice.
- Add one ounce each of blue curacao and coconut rum.
- Top with 2 ounces of sauvignon blanc wine and give it a good shake.
- Pour into a glass filled with ice, top with a splash of lemon lime soda. Finish with a pretty garnish!
Notes
- orange or lime citrus slices or wheels
- pineapple wedges or chunks
- skewered chunks of papaya or mango
- melon wedges or balls
- topping with a cocktail parasol just ads to the fun!
Nutrition
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