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Built · one serving

Sea Breeze

A carefully balanced built classic led by vodka, with cranberry juice and grapefruit juice.

Short answer

Sea Breeze is a built cocktail made with vodka, cranberry juice, and grapefruit juice. A carefully balanced built classic led by vodka, with cranberry juice and grapefruit juice. Follow the one-serving recipe below for exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodBuilt
GlassHighball
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Sea Breeze ingredients

Use the original amounts for one serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

Sea Breeze ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Vodka45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz1.5 parts
Cranberry Juice90 ml9 cl3 oz3 parts
Grapefruit Juice30 ml3 cl1 oz1 part

Garnish: Grapefruit wedge

Method

How to make Sea Breeze

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a chilled highball and prepare grapefruit wedge.

  2. 02

    Measure 45 ml vodka, 90 ml cranberry juice, 30 ml grapefruit juice directly into the chilled glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the glass completely with fresh, solid ice.

  4. 04

    Stir for 10 seconds to chill and combine.

  5. 05

    Lift the mixture with a bar spoon for 3–4 gentle turns without over-diluting.

  6. 06

    Finish with grapefruit wedge and serve while very cold.

Tasting profile

What does Sea Breeze taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sourness (3/5) and strength (3/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness1 / 5
Sourness3 / 5
Bitterness0 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

Sea Breeze questions

What is in a Sea Breeze?

Kokto’s build uses vodka, cranberry juice, and grapefruit juice.

How long does a Sea Breeze take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 5 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Sea Breeze prepared?

It uses a built method and is served in a highball. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Sea Breeze alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

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