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A tall glass of pink grapefruit cocktail with ice is garnished with a lime slice. Fresh grapefruit wedges, lime slices, and a white vase with flowers are in the background on a light surface.

Sea Breeze Cocktail

Elien Lewis
The classic sea breeze cocktail made with vodka, ruby red grapefruit juice, and cranberry juice. Tart, refreshing, and ready in two minutes.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 2 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 1 drink
Calories 183 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 3/4 oz vodka
  • 1/4 oz lime juice fresh only
  • 1 3/4 oz ruby red grapefruit juice carton or freshly squeezed
  • 3 1/3 oz cranberry juice Ocean spray or similar
  • ice to fill the glass

Garnish

  • pink grapefruit wedge
  • lime slice

Instructions
 

  • Fill a tall highball glass all the way to the top with ice.
  • Pour over the vodka and lime juice.
  • Add the cranberry juice and grapefruit juice in any order. Don't stir for distinct layers or stir gently for a coral-pink color.
  • Garnish with a pink grapefruit wedge and a lime slice on the rim. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Grapefruit juice: A carton of ruby red grapefruit juice is the bar standard and what this drink was built around. Fresh squeezed is a lovely upgrade if you feel like it.
  • Lime juice: Fresh only, no bottled. It takes ten seconds and makes a real difference in a drink this simple.
  • Cranberry: Use cranberry juice cocktail, not 100% pure cranberry juice. 
  • Virgin version: Simply omit the vodka for a virgin sea breeze. It's just as delicious.
  • Ratio: Adjust to taste. More grapefruit makes it tarter and lighter; more cranberry makes it deeper and sweeter.
  • Make a pitcher for a crowd. This is one of the best party drinks because it scales up so easily. For 8 servings, combine 14 oz (415ml) vodka, 14 oz (415ml) grapefruit juice, 26.5 oz (785ml) cranberry juice cocktail and 2 oz (60ml) fresh lime juice in a pitcher. Add citrus slices, keep it chilled, and serve over ice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1drinkCalories: 183kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.02gSodium: 4mgPotassium: 162mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 24mgCalcium: 13mgIron: 0.5mg
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