SEA BREEZE

Drink 

Sea Breeze

Origin 

In Dale Degroff's  book, The Craft of the Cocktail, he says that "The Sea Breeze was created as a promotion by the Ocean Spray Company in the 60's to take advantage of the growing popularity of vodka. They even participated in the release of a new spirit product called Tropico (not to be confused with today's Bacardi Tropico) that was a blend of Don Cossack vodka and cranberry juice. The Seagram Company used the Sea Breeze to promote its aged Ancient Golden Gin in the 60's and set the stage for the tremendous popularity of the Cosmopolitan."

Glassware 

A highball glass, a glass tumbler, contains 8 to 12 fluid ounces (240 to 350 ml). It is used to serve highball cocktails and other mixed drinks.

A highball glass is taller than an Old Fashioned glass, and shorter and wider than a Collins glass.

Ingredients 

• 1 3/4 oz vodka
• 3 oz cranberry juice
• 1 oz grapefruit juice
• Grapefruit slice for garnish

Preparation 

1. Pour the vodka and cranberry juice into a highball glass with ice cubes.
2. Stir well.
3. Top off with the grapefruit juice.
4. Garnish with the grapefruit slice.