This Seabreeze Cocktail is a classic vodka cocktail that brings together grapefruit and cranberry juice for a refreshing drink that can be enjoyed year-round! Instructions on how to make individual cocktails or a large batch for a party.

Seabreeze Cocktail with another one behind it with Titos Vodka bottle in background.

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Not only is this Seabreeze cocktail a beautiful color, but it’s also delicious with a combination of vodka and fruit juices. You can make a single drink or mix up a big batch for a party in minutes.

why you’ll love this recipe

It’s really simple! It’s easy to make, and you don’t need lots of different mixers and liquors to make it.
You can scale this recipe up to make a big batch that you can make ahead. There’s no soda water, so you don’t have to worry about it going flat as it sits.
It’s a great drink to make for one or two people, too. It takes just minutes to make.
Once you try this drink, you might find that you keep the ingredients on hand all the time. It’s a crowd-pleaser!

It came out such a fantastic colour – just like you’ve pictured it. Very yummy too.

Jane Saunders

Ingredient Highlights

Vodka – Use your favorite brand of unflavored vodka.
Grapefruit juice – Fresh squeezed grapefruit juice will give the brightest, best flavor.
Cranberry juice – Be sure to buy 100% cranberry juice which is actually mixed with other fruit juices because cranberry can be quite tart on it’s own.

how to make a classic sea breeze cocktail

Shaker: Fill the shaker with ice, add all of the ingredients (except the garnishes), secure the lid, and shake the drink for 30 seconds. Strain the cocktail into a highball glass with ice, garnish, and serve.

Stir Method: Fill your glass with ice. Add the vodka, grapefruit juice, and cranberry juice. Use a cocktail spoon to stir it all together. Garnish and enjoy!

how to make a big batch for a party

A batch of Seabreeze cocktails is the best vodka drink for parties because you can make it ahead and let everyone help themselves. Make it several hours in advance and chill it before the party.

Combine all of the ingredients in a large container and give it a good stir. Chill it in the fridge, and then when it’s party time, pour it into a punch bowl.

Leave the ice and garnishes out with tongs, and your guests can assemble their own drinks.

pro tips

Sometimes it’s fun to break out the cocktail shaker, but it’s optional for this drink! If you like a drink with some froth, definitely make it with the shaker. Otherwise, you can stir the ingredients in the glass.
If you make a big batch for a party, you can mix it several days in advance and keep it in the fridge! It makes life so much easier the day of the party – just set up the punchbowl, garnishes and ice and drinks are ready to serve.
I highly recommend using fresh grapefruit juice to make a Seabreeze. It makes a big difference! Feel free to use refrigerated juice if you don’t want to squeeze fresh juice, but stay away from shelf-stable juice for this recipe.

Hand Holding Seabreeze Cocktail with a lime and cherry garnish.

Whether you make a Seabreeze for yourself or for a party I know you’re going to love it! It’s so simple and so refreshing – everyone will love it!

Did you make this? If you snap a photo, please be sure tag me on Instagram at @julieseatsandtreats or #julieseatsandtreats so I can see your yummy treat!

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