Sea Breeze
A tart, refreshing vodka cooler layering cranberry and grapefruit juice; built straight in the glass over ice, it scales cleanly for a crowd with only one spirit driving the ABV.
Ingredients
| Vodka | 1.5 oz |
| Cranberry juice | 4 oz |
| Fresh grapefruit juice | 1.5 oz |
| Total volume | 7.00 oz |
Garnish: Lime wedge
Tip: change “Make” to scale the recipe, or switch units for the metric world.
How to make it
Built in the glass · Easy · about 2 minutes
- 1
Add the vodka, cranberry juice and fresh grapefruit juice to the highball glass and fill with ice.
- 2
Stir gently to combine.
- 3
Garnish with lime wedge.
Tools you'll need
Making a batch for a party?
Here's a pre-calculated batch of 12 with 0% dilution water built in. Scale to any number with the batch calculator →
| Ingredient | × 12 | Bottles |
|---|---|---|
| Vodka | 18.0 oz | 1 |
| Cranberry juice | 48.0 oz | 2 |
| Fresh grapefruit juice | 18.0 oz | 1 |
BatchPour tools produce estimates for planning purposes only. Actual dilution, ABV, and ingredient yields vary by technique, ice temperature, and produce. Always taste and adjust. Drink responsibly.
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Sea Breeze FAQ
What's in a Sea Breeze?
A classic Sea Breeze is made with vodka, cranberry juice, fresh grapefruit juice. It's built in the glass and served in a highball glass.
What is the ABV of a Sea Breeze?
A classic Sea Breeze is approximately 8.6% ABV — about 1.00 US standard drinks per serving once you account for dilution.
Should I shake or stir a Sea Breeze?
Neither — the Sea Breeze is built right in the glass, so no shaker or mixing glass is needed.
How do I batch Sea Breezes for a party?
Scale every ingredient by your guest count, then add no dilution water (built drinks dilute in the glass). The BatchPour batch calculator does the math for any number.