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Sea breeze
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Sea breeze

Sea breeze combines Vodka, Cranberry Juice, Grapefruit Juice in a ordinary drink served in a highball glass. It is a strong fit for summer patio and feels right at home in a well-stocked cocktail rotation.

Taste profile

Strong, light, balanced, and smooth.

Best for

Best for summer patio.

Quick tags

IBAContemporaryClassic

Quick fact

A sea breeze is a cocktail containing vodka with cranberry juice and grapefruit juice. The cocktail is usually consumed during summer months. The drink may be shaken in order to create a foamy surface. It is considered an IBA Official Cocktail.

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How to make it

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2 steps
  1. 1Build all ingredients in a highball glass filled with ice.
  2. 2Garnish with lime wedge.

Method

Built

Finish

Serve with a simple garnish that fits the drink, usually citrus, herbs, or a cherry.

Taste map

Strength

Strong

Sweetness

Light

Sourness

Balanced

Bitterness

Smooth

Read: Sea breeze is a easy alcoholic cocktail for summer patio with Vodka, Cranberry Juice, Grapefruit Juice.

Texture and serve cues

Has citrus
-Has bubbles
-Creamy texture
-Frozen style

Best for

Best for summer patio.

Glassware

Highball glass

More to know before you make it

A fuller read on the drink.

Flavor read

Expect a spirit-forward finish with support from Vodka, Cranberry Juice, Grapefruit Juice.

Best pairing

Easy to serve with snacks, small plates, and casual sharing food.

Serving style

Serve in a highball glass and aim for a easy prep that still feels polished in the glass.

Where it fits

Sea breeze is associated with the Contemporary Classics family of modern cocktail classics.

Background

Why this cocktail keeps showing up.

A sea breeze is a cocktail containing vodka with cranberry juice and grapefruit juice. The cocktail is usually consumed during summer months. The drink may be shaken in order to create a foamy surface. It is considered an IBA Official Cocktail.

Reference cards

Base spirit

Vodka

Category

Ordinary Drink

IBA category

Contemporary Classics

Alcohol

Alcoholic

Glass

Highball glass

Method

Built

Garnish

Serve with a simple garnish that fits the drink, usually citrus, herbs, or a cherry.

Updated

March 11, 2026

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