Sea Breeze Cocktail
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Sea Breeze Cocktail
Description
The Sea Breeze Cocktail blends vodka with tart grapefruit juice and sweetened cranberry juice cocktail. Served over ice in a Collins or tall glass, the drink is stirred to combine vodka and grapefruit juice, then topped with cranberry juice to create a gentle layering effect and a visually appealing pink hue. A lime wedge garnish adds a citrus accent to complement the mix.
The vodka provides a clean alcoholic base, while grapefruit juice offers a pleasant tartness, and cranberry juice adds sweetness and color. This cocktail's flavor is a harmonious balance that can be adjusted by choosing different types of vodkas or juice variants.
For preparation convenience, a larger batch of the cocktail can be mixed and chilled in advance, maintaining the core proportions. Variations include shaking with ice for a lightly foamy top or substituting ingredients like gin or 100% cranberry juice for different flavor profiles.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 ounces vodka (see note 1)
- 6 ounces grapefruit juice (see note 2)
- 2 ounces cranberry juice see note 3, cocktail
- lime wedge optional, to garnish
Instructions
- Fill a tall glass (such as a Collins glass) with ice. Add vodka and grapefruit juice and stir to combine. Top with cranberry juice and garnish with a lime wedge.
Notes
- Use a fruity flavored vodka for a different taste experience.
- Freshly squeezed or store-bought grapefruit juice can be used according to preference.
- Substitute 100% cranberry juice for less sweetness and a paler color.
- Make a larger batch by multiplying ingredient amounts and chilling before serving.
- Shake with ice for a colder cocktail topped with a light foam, then pour over ice.
- Try variations like Winter Sea Breeze with gin, or Cape Codder with just vodka and cranberry juice.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 207 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cocktail | |
| Calories | 207kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 276mg | 6% |
| Sugar | 25g | 50% |
| Vitamin C | 70mg | 78% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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