![]() ![]() Ocean Spray apparently made the Sea Breeze that we know today, in their efforts to re-market cranberry juice following issues with herbicide contaminated crops in the 1960s. Like many cocktails, the recipe was adjusted and altered over time, and ultimately became something very different. This version was made with a very different mix of gin, grenadine, apricot brandy, and lemon juice. A simple mix of vodka, cranberry juice, and grapefruit juice, it’s a sweet and tart long drink that pairs well with lazy summer days at the beach.įind more fresh winter citrus cocktails here!Īlthough the Sea Breeze is often associated with the ‘80s, the original Sea Breeze, known as the “Sea Breeze Cooler”, first appeared in The Savoy Cocktail Book by Harry Craddock in 1930. To serve this Sea Breeze Cocktail simply make the drink, either in the glass or in a pitcher and then garnish with lime wheels and grapefruit if using.The Sea Breeze is one of those fun & fruity vodka cocktails that enjoyed its heyday during the 1980s. Slice up your lime wheels for garnish ahead of time too! We like to add a fresh slice of grapefruit, too if we have one around! Can I Make This A Pitcher Drink?Ībsolutely! If you don’t want to be playing bartender all night, or you just want to mix up a few of these drinks and then relax, double, triple or quadruple the amount is the recipe card here and keep it chilled in a pitcher in the refrigerator. Just add ice to a high ball glass and then pour in the vodka, cranberry juice and grapefruit juice. Usually, I like my drinks shaken but for this Sea Breeze I prefer the ingredients stirred together in a glass. You can either pour the ingredients into a high ball glass and stir with ice or shake this drink in a cocktail shaker to create a foamy effect on the top of the drink. Grapefruit Juice: Again, you can use regular or light for this drink, just grab the best quality you can find. ![]() Cranberry Juice: You can use regular cranberry juice or light cranberry juice if you’re looking to save a little sugar and a few calories.Vodka: Plain vodka is the standard for this drink but you can get creative and use a flavored vodka too. ![]() Of course there are many variations to this cocktail recipe but this is the traditional way of making it. What Is A Sea Breeze Cocktail?Ī Sea Breeze drink is typically made of grapefruit juice, cranberry juice and vodka. Usually these drinks are enjoyed in the warmer months but brunch cocktails don’t really seem to have a season, do they? I mean, I’ll take a mimosa any time of the year and a Bloody Mary or a Michelada? I’ll mix those up for you any time you’d like me to. We love refreshing warm weather drinks like a classic Sea Breeze! Also be sure to check out our other classics, a frozen Piña Colada and this tropical Mai Tai!Īlthough we would drink this Sea Breeze Cocktail any time of the day, we especially enjoy it for brunch! There’s always the standard champagne cocktails and the Bloody Mary bar, but if you want to keep it light and refreshing this Sea Breeze is the way to go! A Sea Breeze Cocktail is a classic drink recipe! The refreshing combination of cranberry juice, grapefruit juice and vodka makes the perfect summer drink! ![]()
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