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This Sea Breeze Drink is a classic cocktail recipe that will keep you refreshed all summer long. With only 3 ingredients, it is the perfect quick recipe drink – you’ll love it!

pink drink in a tall clear glass with a lime and a cherry inside.


Classic Sea Breeze Cocktail

A Sea Breeze Drink combines both grapefruit juice and cranberry juice with vodka and it is delicious. The combination of grapefruit and cranberry is so good – citrusy from the grapefruit and a little sweet from the cranberry. It is similar to a bay breeze drink, except this one uses grapefruit instead of pineapple.

Vodka Drink recipes like this one are my favorite because they can be made as single drinks, or in a pitcher. If you are making this recipe for just you and some friends, then make a few glasses. If your having a party – make a pitcher! You will be in love with the taste of this drink from first sip!

ingredients in Sea breeze punch laid out on a wood surface.

Ingredients Needed

  • Grapefruit Juice: Freshly squeezed or from the store.
  • Vodka: Use any brand of vodka that you enjoy or have on hand!
  • Cranberry Juice: I like using 100% juice but you can use any kind you like. Ocean Spray is a great brand.
  • Simple Syrup (optional): If you like a sweeter drink, then add some simple syrup (see note)

Variations

  • Instead of vodka, you can use apricot brandy or gin.
  • If you don’t like grapefruit, you can substitute pineapple juices.
  • Add a bit of grenadine for extra sweetness.
  • Garnish with a lime slice or grapefruit wedge.

How to make Party Punch

  • To make one cocktail: use a shaker to shake together juice, vodka, and cranberry juice. Pour over ice and garnish with lime and cherry. It’s not quite equal parts, but close.
  • To make a pitcher:  add all ingredients to a pitcher and stir. Add lime slices and cherries to glasses for garnish.
pink drink in a clear big pitcher with sliced limes inside.

Expert Tips

  • For garnish: I love adding a lime wedge or lime wheel to this sea breeze cooler. You could also have a salted rim!
  • If you want a similar cocktail try a salty dog!
  • This drink sits nicest in a highball glass!

FAQs

How to store this beverage?

Store in the fridge with some plastic wrap over top of the pitcher or glasses.

pink drink in a tall clear glass with a lime and a cherry inside.

Sea Breeze Cocktail Punch

4.17 from 12 votes
Seabreeze Cocktail Punch – this easy cocktail recipe has just three ingredients: vodka, grapefruit, and cranberry juice. It’s the perfect summer punch recipe and leaves you feeling refreshed.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Yield 8 servings
Serving Size 1 g

Ingredients
 

For one cocktail:

  • 3 ounces grapefruit juice
  • 1 ounce vodka
  • 2 ounces cranberry juice
  • Simple syrup optional (see note)
  • Lime slices and a cherry for garnish

For a pitcher:

  • 6 cups grapefruit juice cold
  • 1 ½ cups vodka
  • 4 cups cranberry juice cold
  • Simple syrup optional (see note)
  • Optional: add club soda or lemon lime soda to make more per serving
  • Lime slices and cherries for garnish
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Instructions

  • To make one cocktail: use a shaker to shake together juice, vodka, and cranberry juice. Pour over ice and garnish with lime and cherry.
  • To make a pitcher:  add all ingredients to a pitcher and stir. Add lime slices and cherries to glasses for garnish.

Recipe Notes

If you want a sweeter cocktail, use lemon-lime soda or add simple syrup.

Recipe Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 260kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 407mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 37g | Vitamin A: 69IU | Vitamin C: 63mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg
Nutritional information not guaranteed to be accurate
Course Drinks
Cuisine American

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Dorothy Kern

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  1. This was a lovely cocktail, even though it is January and only 24 degrees here. We just pretended we ere on the beach! Thanks for a great recipe!