Sea breeze cocktail

The Sea Breeze is a refreshing, light cocktail traditionally made with vodka, cranberry juice, and grapefruit juice, often served over ice in a highball glass. It's a popular choice in beachside bars and casual gatherings, known for its vibrant pink hue and balanced sweet-tart flavor. The drink is widely associated with American coastal culture, particularly from the 1980s onwards.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

As a mixed drink, it's primarily a source of simple carbohydrates from the fruit juices, with negligible fat or protein. A typical serving contains roughly 150-200 calories, most of which come from the natural and added sugars in the juices.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	180 kcal
Protein	0.1 g
Carbs	14 g
Fat	0 g
Fiber	0 g
Sugar	12 g
Sodium	5 mg
Vitamin C	15 mg
Potassium	40 mg
Folate	5 µg
Calcium	10 mg
Magnesium	5 mg
Phosphorus	10 mg
Manganese	0.1 mg
Copper	0.02 mg

Per 1 cocktail (180 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The Sea Breeze is culturally interesting as a symbol of relaxed, sunny leisure, often featured in media and vacation settings. Nutritionally, while it provides some vitamin C from the juices, it's best enjoyed as an occasional treat due to its sugar and alcohol content.