Long Drink
Sea Breeze
How to make a Sea Breeze - a fruity vodka longdrink with cranberry and grapefruit juice. A refreshing summer classic as an easy recipe.
3 minPrep time
easyDifficulty
Highball glassGlass
1Serving(s)
The Sea Breeze is a refreshing longdrink from the 1920s that became popular in its current form in the 1980s. The mix of vodka, cranberry and grapefruit juice makes a fruity, tart drink with a pleasant freshness. With its pinkish-red color it is an ideal companion for warm summer days.
Instructions
- Fill the highball glass with ice cubes.
- Pour vodka over the ice.
- Top up with cranberry juice.
- Add the grapefruit juice.
- Stir briefly and garnish with a lime wedge.
Garnish: A lime wedge
Pro tip: Pour the vodka over the ice first and then top up with the juices, so the ingredients mix evenly.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a Sea Breeze and a Bay Breeze?
The Sea Breeze uses grapefruit juice, the Bay Breeze pineapple juice. Both contain vodka and cranberry juice.
Can I use pink or white grapefruit juice?
Both work. Pink grapefruit juice is a little milder and sweeter, white grapefruit juice more tart.
Is the Sea Breeze an official IBA cocktail?
The Sea Breeze is not one of the official IBA cocktails, but it is an established and globally known longdrink.
Ingredients
- Vodka4 cl
- Cranberry juice12 cl
- Grapefruit juice3 cl
- Ice cubesas needed
