Vanilla Island Breeze Cocktail
A smooth, tropical vanilla cocktail with pineapple, orange, coconut, and lime that tastes like a light, creamy island breeze in a glass.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Jigger or measuring cup
- Strainer
- Tall glass or hurricane glass
- Bar spoon
- Ice scoop
- Small plate
Ingredients
- 2 oz vanilla vodka
- 1 oz coconut rum
- 3 oz pineapple juice
- 1 oz orange juice
- 0.5 oz cream of coconut
- 0.5 oz fresh lime juice
- Ice cubes for shaking and serving
- Pineapple slice or cherry for garnish
Instructions
- Fill your cocktail shaker halfway with ice cubes.
- Add the vanilla vodka, coconut rum, pineapple juice, orange juice, cream of coconut, and fresh lime juice to the shaker.
- Secure the lid and shake hard for about 15 seconds, until the outside of the shaker feels very cold and the mixture looks smooth and creamy.
- Pack a chilled tall glass or hurricane glass with fresh ice cubes.
- Strain the cocktail into the prepared glass over the ice.
- Garnish with a pineapple slice or a cherry and serve immediately while cold and creamy.
Notes
The vanilla vodka smooths out the bright pineapple and orange, while cream of coconut adds a soft, silky texture. Fresh lime juice keeps everything lively and prevents the drink from becoming overly sweet.
For a lighter version, skip the cream of coconut and top with a splash of soda water. You can also adjust the citrus by adding a touch more lime if you like a sharper, tangier finish.
Chill your juices and spirits ahead of time so the drink stays frosty and doesn’t dilute too quickly once it hits the ice.