Sea Breeze recipe
Vodka, cranberry, and grapefruit make a crisp, tart long drink from the classic 1980s juice-cocktail family.
Method: Build ·
Glass: Highball glass ·
Time: 2 min ·
Difficulty: Beginner ·
Family: The Highball Family
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 oz Vodka
- 3 oz Cranberry Juice
- 1 1/2 oz Fresh Grapefruit Juice
How to make a Sea Breeze
- Fill a highball glass with ice.
- Pour in vodka, cranberry juice, and grapefruit juice.
- Stir gently until chilled.
- Garnish with lime or grapefruit.
- Serve immediately.
Garnish
Lime wedge or grapefruit wedge.
Pro tip
Use unsweetened or lightly sweetened cranberry and fresh grapefruit if possible. This drink should be tart and refreshing, not syrupy.
History of the Sea Breeze
The Sea Breeze was promoted by cranberry growers in the mid-twentieth century and became a staple of 1980s American bars. It remains a useful template for balanced juice highballs.
Flavour profile
Cranberry, Grapefruit, Tart, Refreshing
Variations
- Bay Breeze — Use pineapple juice instead of grapefruit juice.
- Cape Codder — Use only vodka, cranberry, and lime.
- Sea Breeze Spritz — Top with soda for a lighter, fizzier drink.
Practise making the Sea Breeze in the free Virtual Bar game.