The Sea Breeze is a popular cocktail dating back to the 1980s. This type of Cape Cod drink is made from a mixture of vodka, cranberry juice, and grapefruit juice and had its beginnings in the 1980s and has been a popular choice ever since. It’s the perfect drink to drink on a hot summer day.
More refreshing cocktails: Tom Collins, Mint Mojito, Gin & Tonic, Long Island Iced Tea, Cuba Libre, Paloma Cocktail, Dark & Stormy.
Ingredients in the sea breeze cocktail recipe
- vodka -Choose high-quality vodka.
- cranberry juice Bottled cranberry juice (or cranberry juice cocktail) works well because fresh cranberry juice can be very bitter.
- grapefruit juice – Fresh is best.
What does sea breeze taste like?
Sea Breeze tastes like cranberry vodka with the addition of grapefruit juice, adding interest and depth. If you are looking for drinks that cover the flavor of vodka this is a good option. It’s the perfect, easy cocktail for any home cook to add to your rotation.
directions
You won’t need a cocktail shaker for this recipe as you can mix it directly in the cup.
Add vodka, cranberry juice, and grapefruit juice to a high-quality glass with ice and stir.
Garnish with a lime wheel or lime wedge.
Tips for making
- Alternatives -You can substitute citrus vodka for unflavored vodka if you want more citrus flavour.
- Decorating ideas – In addition to a lemon slice, some ideas are a slice of grapefruit, a sprig of fresh rosemary, or lemon or mint leaves.
Differences
- Cape Codder -Omit the grapefruit juice and use only the vodka and cranberry juice to make Cape Cod (or Cape Codder – it has many names).
- Salty dog – Omit the cranberry juice and add the salted edge – you have a salty dog.
- Gulf Breeze – Add pineapple juice to the recipe to get a Bay Breeze cocktail.
- Club soda – Add your drink to your soda to enjoy the sparkling sea breeze.
- Sea breeze cooler – The sea breeze was documented for the first time in The Savoy Cocktail Book Written by Harry Craddock in 1930. The original version of the recipe contained dry gin, apricot brandy, lemon juice, grenadine and sparkling water.
Instructions
Frequently asked questions
What does sea breeze drink consist of?
The Sea Breeze cocktail contains vodka, cranberry juice and grapefruit juice.
What is the difference between sea breeze and gulf breeze?
Sea Breeze contains vodka, cranberry juice and grapefruit juice. Bay Breeze contains vodka, cranberry juice and grapefruit juice with the addition of pineapple juice.
How to make sea breeze?
Combine vodka, cranberry juice, and grapefruit juice in a Collins glass and stir to combine. Add ice. Garnish with a wedge of lime.
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Create a classic Sea Breeze cocktail using vodka, cranberry, and grapefruit juices.
directions
You won’t need a cocktail shaker for this recipe as you can mix it directly in the cup.
Add vodka, cranberry juice, and grapefruit juice to a high-quality glass with ice and stir.
Garnish with a lime wheel or lime wedge.
Notes
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- Alternatives – You can substitute citrus vodka for unflavored vodka if you want more citrus flavour.
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- Decorating Ideas – In addition to a slice of lemon, some ideas are a slice of grapefruit, a sprig of fresh rosemary, or lemon or mint leaves.
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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Note: Nutrition is automatically calculated using Spoonacular, for your convenience. Where appropriate, we recommend using your own nutrition calculations.
