Sea Breeze recipe

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Refreshing cocktail served on ice in a highball glass.

Fantasy Long Great classics
Volume 19 cl
Alcohol 8 %
Calories / serving 151 kcal
Colour Pink, Red
Difficulty Easy
Published 08/2026
Prep time 2 min
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Ingredients

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Preparation

  1. Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.
  2. Pour in the vodka, then the cranberry juice.
  3. Top up with grapefruit juice and stir gently.

Serving

This cocktail is served in:

Tumbler

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History

The original Sea Breeze, in the 1930s, combined gin and grenadine. The current vodka-and-cranberry recipe became established in the 1980s.

Decoration

Garnish with a lime wedge.

Variation

The "Bay Breeze" replaces the grapefruit juice with pineapple juice. The "Cape Codder" keeps only the vodka and cranberry juice.

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Frequently asked questions

Which glass should the Sea Breeze cocktail be served in?

Recommended glass: tumbler.

How strong is the Sea Breeze cocktail?

The Sea Breeze cocktail is about 8% alcohol.

How many calories are in the Sea Breeze cocktail?

Allow for about 151 kcal per serving.

How long does the Sea Breeze cocktail take to make?

Allow for about 2 min of preparation. Difficulty: easy.

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Excessive alcohol consumption is harmful to your health; please drink responsibly. This cocktail is not recommended for pregnant women.

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