Taste profile
Strong, light, balanced, and smooth.

Cocktail guide
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
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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Ingredients
How to make it
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
Best for
Best for summer patio.
Glassware
Highball glass
More to know before you make it
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
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
Sources and extras
Reference note: Sea breeze (cocktail)
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