Whip up the refreshing Sea Breeze cocktail with vodka, cranberry juice, and grapefruit juice. A zesty and easy-to-make classic that's perfect for beach days, brunch, or relaxing afternoons — crisp, fruity, and low-fuss.
Fill a highball glass with ice.
Pour in vodka, cranberry juice, and grapefruit juice.
Stir gently to combine.
Garnish with a lime wedge, grapefruit slice, or both for a colorful finish.
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Its fruity-tart balance works great with seafood, citrus, and light appetizers.
Use fresh grapefruit juice for brightness — bottled works in a pinch, but fresh lifts the whole drink.
Adjust the cranberry-to-grapefruit ratio to your taste: more cranberry for sweetness, more grapefruit for tartness.
For a sparkling twist, top with club soda.
You can also serve this in a collins glass if preferred.
A dash of lime juice sharpens the flavor if you're using sweeter juice blends.
The Sea Breeze first surfaced in the 1920s but found fame in the 1970s and ‘80s thanks to the rise of fruit juice-based vodka drinks. It belongs to a family of breezy cocktails — including the Bay Breeze (with pineapple juice) and Cape Codder (just cranberry). It’s simple, nostalgic, and forever refreshing.
1 servings