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Classic Sea Breeze Cocktail

Last Updated on June 14, 2021. Originally Posted on June 16, 2021 By Laura Franco / Leave a Comment

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It's summertime...time for sunglasses, flip flops, floppy hats, and lounging in the sun. It's also time for my go-to summer sipping Classic Sea Breeze cocktail.  via @krazykitchenmomIt's summertime...time for sunglasses, flip flops, floppy hats, and lounging in the sun. It's also time for my go-to summer sipping Classic Sea Breeze cocktail.  via @krazykitchenmomIt's summertime...time for sunglasses, flip flops, floppy hats, and lounging in the sun. It's also time for my go-to summer sipping Classic Sea Breeze cocktail.  via @krazykitchenmom
SEA BREEZE

It’s summertime…time for sunglasses, flip flops, floppy hats, and lounging in the sun. It’s also time for my go-to summer sipping classic Sea Breeze cocktail.

It’s a light, breezy no-fuss summer cocktail made with refreshing juices and vodka.

two glasses filled with pink cocktail sitting on big green leaves

Why You’ll Love This Drink

  • It has only three ingredients!
  • It is light and refreshing which is perfect for summer sipping by the pool or under the umbrella in the backyard.
  • This cocktail goes with any type of food from fancy Red Wine Short Ribs to simple Roasted Sausage and Grapes, to a Baked Feta Appetizer.

Only Three Ingredients

This is such an easy cocktail to make with only three ingredients – vodka, grapefruit juice, and cranberry juice.

  • Vodka – if you’ve seen my cocktail recipes, then you know I am a fan of spending a little more money on liquor, like vodka, and not using the cheapest brand you can find.
  • Grapefruit juice – for this recipe I use pink grapefruit juice from the grocery store. But, you can always squeeze your own grapefruit juice and use fresh juice.

Easy Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Fill a tall glass with ice.
  2. Add 1 shot (jigger) of vodka.
  3. Add 1 shot (jigger) of cranberry juice.
  4. Fill the rest of the glass with grapefruit juice. Stir and enjoy it!
photo showing four steps to make a sea breeze cocktail

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make this a mocktail?

This is a perfect cocktail to make into a mocktail. Simply omit the vodka from the recipe.

What’s the difference between a sea breeze and a bay breeze cocktail?

A sea breeze is made with cranberry juice and grapefruit juice. A bay breeze is made with pineapple juice and cranberry juice.

What are other vodka drinks use cranberry juice or grapefruit juice?

1) Cap Code – made with just cranberry juice and vodka.
2) Salty Dog – made with just grapefruit juice and vodka.

What else can I drink with vodka?

Lemonade goes really well vodka and is perfect for summer sipping. And of course, there is always the screwdriver made with orange juice and vodka. Another one of my favorite drinks is a Moscow mule made with ginger beer and vodka.

Krazy Kitchen Mom Cocktail Tips

  • You can easily make a small pitcher of these cocktails by tripling the ingredients and keeping the pitcher in the refrigerator. Just add ice when you are ready to serve them.
  • This is a tip I learned from my Dad many years ago. If you are making individual cocktails in a glass, make sure you always add the ice first. That way the alcohol cools immediately. Then you can add the mixes. If you are making a small pitcher, make the cocktail in the pitcher, without ice, and fill each glass with ice so you don’t water down the entire pitcher of cocktails.
  • See my instructions on how to make curly garnishes at my recipe for Apple Cider Margaritas.
looking into a sea breeze cocktail

More Refreshing KKM Cocktails

  1. Aperol Spritz
  2. Pink Berry Gin and Tonic
  3. Pomegranate Gin Fizz
  4. Pink Grapefruit Margarita
  5. Spicy Salty Dog Cocktail
looking into a sea breeze cocktail

Classic Sea Breeze Cocktail

A Classic Sea Breeze Cocktail is made with three simple ingredients – vodka, grapefruit juice, and cranberry juice. It tastes like summertime in a glass.
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Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: home bartender, summer cocktails, summer drinks
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 2 drinks
Author: Laura Franco

Ingredients 

  • 3 ounces vodka
  • 3 ounces cranberry juice
  • 1 small bottle of grapefruit juice
  • grapefruit slices for garnish

Instructions

  • Fill the glasses with ice.
  • Add 1-1/2 ounce of vodka to each glass.
  • Add 1-1/2 ounce of cranberry juice.
  • Fill the rest of the glass with grapefruit juice.
  • Stir and garnish with a slice of grapefruit.

Notes

  • You can easily make a small pitcher of these cocktails by tripling the ingredients and keeping the pitcher in the refrigerator. Just add ice when you are ready to serve them.
  • This is a tip I learned from my Dad many years ago. If you are making individual cocktails in a glass, make sure you always add the ice first. That way the alcohol cools immediately. Then you can add the mixes. If you are making a small pitcher, make the cocktail in the pitcher, without ice, and fill each glass with ice so you don’t water down the entire pitcher of cocktails.
  • See my instructions on how to make curly garnishes at my recipe for Apple Cider Margaritas.
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