Sea Breeze
Absolut Vodka, Grapefruit Juice, Cranberry Juice, Lime
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The Sea Breeze is a classic vodka cocktail that dates back to the 1950’s when vodka and cranberry juice first started gaining popularity in the U.S. It’s fruity, it’s pretty, it’s delicious, and it’s a staple recipe for new home-bartenders.
What does a Sea Breeze taste like?
The Sea Breeze tastes refreshing, tart and a little bittersweet thanks to the cranberry and grapefruit juices. Overall, it’s a straightforward and pleasant cocktail that anyone can enjoy.
When would you drink a Sea Breeze?
We love Sea Breezes at just about any occasion, whether it’s a house party, nightclub or just a chilled out cocktail party.
How to garnish?
Typically we add a lime wedge or wheel to garnish, but you can also throw in a maraschino cherry.
Ingredients
- Ice Cubes
- 1½ Parts 45 ml 1½ oz Absolut Vodka
- 2½ Parts 80 ml 2½ oz Grapefruit Juice
- 1½ Parts 45 ml 1½ oz Cranberry Juice
- 1 Wheel 1 Wheel 1 Wheel Lime
See how to Make a Sea Breaze
How do you make a Sea Breeze?
A classic Sea Breeze calls for three simple ingredients: grapefruit juice, cranberry juice and vodka. The drink itself is easy enough to make, but the real trick to a great Sea Breeze lies in picking the freshest high quality ingredients you can get your hands on. That means you’re gonna have to squeeze some fresh grapefruit instead of using the store-bought stuff. Trust me, the difference is mind-blowing.
How to Make a Sea Breeze
1. Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.
2. Measure and Add 1½ Ounces Absolut Vodka.
3. Measure and add 2½ Ounces Grapefruit Juice
4. Add 1½ Ounces Cranberry Juice .
5. Garnish with a 1 Lime Wheel.
How to make a perfect Sea Breeze
When it comes to citrus based cocktails, most bartenders will tell you to shake the drink. This will slightly aerate the drink which helps bring out the flavors and gives the drink a fluffier texture.
Hot tip: Want to take the aeration up a notch? Use a centrifuge juicer to supercharge your grapefruit juice with flavor and a fluffier-than-clouds texture. Trust us, this trick is UN-BE-LIEV-A-BLE.
Sea Breeze Alternatives
Easy Breeze
Can’t be bothered to find fresh grapefruit but still want something like a Sea Breeze? Absolut Grapefruit and the Easy Breeze is here to help.
A twist on the original with the sweet taste of Mango.
Madras
If you've got some orange juice, you shold definatly try this variation.
