


Historically, there was a little growers’s collective formed in the 1930’s called “ Ocean Spray“. Secretary of Health (at the time) advised Americans to avoid cranberries if they weren’t sure of their origin. This was a bog weed killer that caused cancer in lab rats.
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In the late ’50’s to early ’60’s cranberries carried some controversy because a bunch of berries in the Pacific Northwest were found to contain traces of the herbicide aminotriazole. It is not, however, where the drink originated. €™80s aficionados will revel in the fact that their favorite decade was a popular propagator of the Sea Breeze. But thanks to its moderate alcohol content, it shines at brunches and with fish dinners. The Sea Breeze cocktail is great as afternoon aperitif in the summer. Tip – stick to ripe grapefruit so your drink isn’t too sour. There are other variations, but this classic recipe wins a thumbs up every time. The Sea Breeze is built directly in the glass, so it’s a perfect summer cocktail because you won’t need a shaker or other bar accouterments – just a stirring stick. The ingredients are only 3 and easily obtainable: vodka, cranberry and grapefruit juice. If you’re a vodka lover, this is one of those classic vodka long drinks that deliver on freshness and simplicity. It’s just an easy pour and stir drink, but it has a unique flavor due to it’s refreshing, main ingredient: cranberry juice. The Sea Breeze is a very simple cocktail to make.
