• Vodka
  45 ml (1.5 oz)

  Choose a clean, neutral vodka for best results.
• Cranberry juice
  90 ml (3 oz)

  Use 100% cranberry juice for tartness; cocktail-style juice is sweeter.
• Grapefruit juice
  45 ml (1.5 oz)

  Freshly squeezed preferred, but bottled works in a pinch.
• Ice
  1 cup

  Fill the glass completely for best chill.

• Highball glass
• Jigger
• Bar spoon
• Ice scoop
• Citrus knife (for garnish)

1. 1

   Fill a highball glass to the brim with fresh ice.

2. 2

   Pour 1.5 oz vodka over the ice.

3. 3

   Add 3 oz cranberry juice.

4. 4

   Top with 1.5 oz grapefruit juice.

5. 5

   Stir gently with a bar spoon to combine.

6. 6

   Garnish and serve immediately.

• Bright, refreshing, and perfectly balanced between tart and sweet.
• Effortless to make—just pour, stir, and enjoy.
• Low in calories and free from heavy syrups.
• Visually stunning, especially with a citrus garnish.
• Versatile for brunches, beach days, or evenings on the patio.

The Sea Breeze cocktail first made waves in the 1920s, originally crafted with gin and grenadine. But it wasn’t until the 1950s and '60s, when vodka soared in popularity in America and Ocean Spray promoted cranberry juice cocktails, that the Sea Breeze found its current, famous form. The modern blend of vodka, cranberry, and grapefruit juice became a favorite in the 1980s, symbolizing the era’s love for light, fruit-forward drinks. Today, it remains a classic go-to for anyone craving a refreshing sip with a hint of nostalgia.