Easy Sea Breeze Cocktail Recipe

Cocktail Ingredients 

Vodka – Alcohol made from fermented grains or potatoes. It is usually distilled multiple times to remove impurities, and it is often flavorless or has a very mild flavor.

Cranberry Juice – When making this recipe, use sweetened cranberry juice. Cranberries are very tart and have a high acid content, and if you use unsweetened, you’ll have a very sour drink! 

Grapefruit Juice – I usually use pink or red grapefruits with a tart, acidic flavor. Use fresh juice if you can.

Lime Wheel or Lime Wedge – A lime wheel is a slice of lime used as a garnish for cocktails and to add flavor to the drink.

Sea Breeze Drink Variations

Here are some ways you can switch up this sea breeze cocktail recipe:

Cranberry Vodka – Use cranberry-flavored vodka for a sweeter, fruitier drink.

Pink Grapefruit Juice – If you can find it, use pink grapefruit juice for a prettier drink.

Cranberry Liqueur – Add a shot of cranberry liqueur for a sweeter drink.

Cranberry Bitters – Add a few drops for a tart, flavorful twist.

Flavored Vodka – Use any flavor of vodka that you like. Popular choices include citrus, strawberry, and raspberry.

Rosemary – Garnish your drink with a sprig of rosemary for a festive touch.

Winter Sea Breeze – To make a winter sea breeze, substitute cranberry juice for pomegranate juice and add a shot of cinnamon schnapps.

Hawaiian Sea Breeze – To make a Hawaiian sea breeze, substitute pineapple juice for grapefruit juice.

Apricot Brandy Sea Breeze – To make an apricot brandy sea breeze, add a shot of apricot brandy to the recipe.

Batch Sea Breeze for a Party 

This cocktail makes a perfect party punch recipe.

If you’re making this drink for a party, you can easily make a large batch ahead of time. Multiply the ingredients by the number of drinks you want to make.

For example, for 12 drinks, you would need 18 ounces of vodka, 36 ounces of cranberry juice, and 18 ounces of grapefruit juice.

Mix all ingredients in a pitcher and store in the fridge until you’re ready to serve.

Garnish each drink with a lime wheel just before serving.

Sea Breeze Mocktail

If you want a non-alcoholic version of this drink, omit the vodka. Add club soda or sparkling water for some fizz. Garnish with a lime wheel, and enjoy.