| ABV | Technique | Glass | 용량 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.8% | BUILD | HIGHBALL | 200ml |
What is Sea Breeze?
The Sea Breeze is a refreshing long drink cocktail made with vodka, with approximately 11% ABV. True to its name meaning 'ocean breeze,' the combination of cranberry and grapefruit juices delivers a cool, crisp sensation. It gained explosive popularity in the 1980s through Ocean Spray cranberry juice marketing, and by simply changing the ratios of the same ingredients, you can create variations like the Bay Breeze or Madras. Light and easy to drink, it's a perfect choice for cocktail beginners or anyone seeking a refreshing summer beverage.
Sea Breeze ABV
The Sea Breeze has an ABV of approximately 11%, making it one of the lighter cocktails. The 40% vodka is well diluted by cranberry and grapefruit juices, making it easy to drink without feeling overwhelmed. It's similar in strength to a Mojito (12%), and much lighter than a Cosmopolitan (24%) or Margarita (22%). Thanks to its low ABV, it's perfectly suited for enjoying multiple drinks at the beach or poolside during summer.
Sea Breeze Ingredients
- 40ml - Vodka
- 120ml - Cranberry Juice
- 30ml - Grapefruit Juice
Sea Breeze Recipe
- Fill a highball glass with ice.
- Pour 40ml vodka, 120ml cranberry juice, and 30ml grapefruit juice in order.
- Stir gently to combine.
Tip. Using pink grapefruit juice enhances the refreshing citrus note of the drink.
Sea Breeze Taste
The Sea Breeze opens with cranberry's sweet-tart fruitiness filling your palate, followed by grapefruit juice's characteristic bitter-yet-refreshing citrus notes. The vodka doesn't assert a strong flavor but instead smoothly bridges the two fruit juices. The finish features cranberry's subtle tannic dryness and grapefruit's pleasant bitterness for a clean conclusion.
Perfect for those who want a cocktail that's sweet but not heavy, or anyone who loves fruity drinks with a refreshing edge. If you enjoy Cosmopolitans or Bay Breezes, you'll certainly appreciate the Sea Breeze.
Sea Breeze History
The history of the Sea Breeze dates back to the Prohibition era of the 1920s. The original Sea Breeze was an entirely different cocktail made with gin, absinthe, grenadine, and lemon juice. The Sea Breeze we know today—with vodka, cranberry, and grapefruit—was born anew in the 1980s.
The cocktail gained worldwide popularity in the 1980s when Ocean Spray cranberry juice brand actively promoted cocktail recipes featuring their products. During the same period, the 'Breeze' series of cocktails including the Bay Breeze (cranberry+pineapple) and Madras (cranberry+orange) also became trendy. With simple ingredients anyone can use, it became a beloved cocktail for home bartenders as well.
