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With this easy recipe, you can make your own Sea Breeze Cocktails by the glass or mix up a pitcher that serves a crowd. Cheers!
Are you looking for a refreshing drink to cool down this summer? Sea Breeze cocktails are the perfect way to beat the heat. These cocktails are tart and fruity – perfect for sipping by the pool or patio.
A Sea Breeze cocktail is a refreshing, easy-to-make cocktail that’s perfect for summer sipping. This drink is tart, fruity, and oh-so-satisfying, made with vodka, cranberry juice, and grapefruit juice.
Why This Recipe Works
The clean taste of the vodka pairs well with the cranberry, and grapefruit juice for a tart and fruity refresher.
The History of the Sea Breeze Drink
Traditionally made with vodka, cranberry juice, and grapefruit juice, the Sea Breeze drink was first created in the 1920s, and it gained popularity during the Prohibition era. The drink was originally made with gin, but vodka evolved as the main ingredient after World War II. It became popular in the 1980s for its fruity punch flavors and has remained a summer favorite ever since.
Ingredient Notes
Vodka: Use good quality vodka for the best flavor.
Cranberry juice: For a sweeter element, use a cranberry juice cocktail that is mixed with other juices to reduce bitterness. If you enjoy a little bitterness, use 100% cranberry juice.
Grapefruit juice: Use 100% grapefruit juice for this recipe. You can use fresh squeezed or store-bought.
Garnish: The traditional garnish for a Sea Breeze is a lime wedge, but I like to add maraschino cherries for a pop of color.
Making A Virgin Sea Breeze or Mocktail
To make an alcohol-free version, replace the vodka with lemonade, club soda, or seltzer water.
Step By Step Instructions
Fill a highball glass with ice and add 1.5 ounces of vodka.
Pour in 3 ounces of cranberry juice.
Add 1.5 ounces of grapefruit juice.
Mix the cocktail together.
Garnish with a lime slice and maraschino cherry if desired.
To Make a Pitcher of Sea Breeze Cocktails
Add 1.5 cups (12oz) vodka, 4 cups (32 oz) of cranberry juice, and 1.5 cups (12oz) of grapefruit juice to a 60oz pitcher.
Mix and serve over ice.
Erren’s Top Tips & Variations
- For a sweeter flavor, use a cranberry juice cocktail that is mixed with other juices to reduce bitterness.
- If you enjoy a little bitterness, use 100% cranberry juice.
- For a fresh flavor, use freshly squeezed grapefruit juice.
- Add ice to glasses instead of the pitcher to avoid watering down the cocktails.
- To make an alcohol-free version, replace the vodka with lemonade, club soda, or seltzer water.
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Recipe
Sea Breeze Cocktail
Ingredients
By The Glass
- 1.5 ounces vodka
- 3 ounces cranberry juice cocktail (or cranberry juice)
- 1.5 ounces grapefruit juice
- lime slices (for garnish)
- maraschino cherries (optional for garnish)
By The Pitcher
- 1.5 cups vodka ((12oz/355ml))
- 4 cups cranberry juice ((32 oz/946ml))
- 1.5 cups grapefruit juice ((12oz/355ml) fresh or bottled)
- Ice (for serving)
- lime slices (for garnish)
- maraschino cherries (optional for garnish)
Instructions
By The Glass
- Fill a highball glass (or 8oz/236ml) cocktail glass with ice.
- Add the vodka, cranberry juice and grapefruit juice and stir.
- Garnish with a slice of lime and maraschino cherry.
By The Pitcher
- Add the vodka, cranberry juice, and grapefruit juice to a 60oz/1.8-liter pitcher or jug.
- Mix and serve over ice.A pitcher makes 7 (8oz/236ml) glasses
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