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What is a Seabreeze Cocktail?

What is a seabreeze cocktail, you ask? It is a rather retro vodka-based cocktail mixed with two tangy juices. Its refreshing, citrus-cranberry flavor is sure to win you over!

seabreeze drinks

I’ve heard, “What is a seabreeze cocktail?” more times than I can remember.

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What is a Seabreeze Cocktail?

seabreeze drinks

If you’ve never had a seabreeze, it’s made with cranberry juice, grapefruit juice and vodka and served over ice. Using really good quality juices and vodka makes a world of difference in this beverage, as it does with every other drink or dish.

Another classic cocktail: the best lemon drop martini…

Two lemon drop martinis

What is Sea Breeze Made of?

juices, fruit, and vodka

Three ingredients make a seabreeze drink: vodka, cranberry juice and grapefruit juice (and ice, of course.)

Seabreeze Cocktail Variations

Halloween Seabreeze Cocktail

vampyre seabreeze cocktail

Years ago, I spied my dangerously low bottle of Vampyre Vodka. With Halloween fast approaching, it gave me an idea for a fabulous party drink for the spooky holiday: a seabreeze made with Vampyre Vodka, which is “blood red”! Note the slice of lime–this is the classic adornment for this alcoholic beverage.

vampyre seabreeze cocktail

Love cranberries? Try my boozy, triple orange cranberry sauce recipe!

cranberry orange sauce with citrus in background

Christmas Seabreeze Cocktail

Christmas version of a seabreeze cocktail

This could also be a great choice for Christmas parties, too. Add a toothpick with some sugared cranberries with the slice of lime across the top of the glass for a festive touch!

cocktails with grapefruit and cranberries

Seabreeze Drink

from memory from my early adulthood                       makes 2 cocktails

FULL PRINTABLE RECIPE BELOW

Ingredients

  • cranberry juice or cranberry juice cocktail
  • grapefruit juice
  • vodka

Special equipment: highball glasses, drink stirrers

Directions

filling glass with ice

Fill a highball glass halfway to three quarters full of ice.

adding vodka to glass

Add the vodka.

adding cranberry juice

Add the cranberry juice.

adding grapefruit juice

Add the grapefruit juice next.

stirring the drink

Stir the drinks.

garnished glasses

Garnish, if desired.

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Christmas version of a seabreeze cocktail

Seabreeze Drink

Servings: 2 cocktails
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
A vodka based cocktail with flavors of cranberry and grapefruit.
5 from 8 votes

Ingredients

  • 2 cups ice
  • 3 oz vodka use good quality, like Ketel One or Grey Goose
  • 4 oz cranberry juice cranberry juice cocktail, with sugar (no corn syrup) for a sweeter drink
  • 4 oz grapefruit juice freshly squeezed pink grapefruit juice is best

Instructions

  • Fill glasses with ice as desired.
  • Add vodka.
  • Pour in the cranberry and grapefruit juices and stir.
  • Serve with a few cranberries floating on top (if in season) and a wedge of grapefruit on the edge of the glass.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cocktail | Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 15mg | Potassium: 136mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 29IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 0.4mg


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