A cool and refreshing Cape Codder (sometimes called a Cape Cod) is an easy vodka cocktail that is perfectly sweet and great for summer! The classic combination of vodka, cranberry, and lime juice come together in this Cape Codder cocktail for a drink that is easy to make and even easier to sip on!
Cape Codder Cocktail
This drink is perfect for when you want something refreshing and a little bit sweet. The Cape Codder is made with vodka, cranberry juice, and lime juice, so it's easy to make and perfect for cooling down on a hot day.
Whether you're sipping it by the pool or enjoying it at a backyard barbecue, this classic cocktail is sure to please. So grab your ingredients and mix up a Cape Codder today!
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🌎 Origin
The Cape Codder cocktail is believed to have originated in the 1970s on Cape Cod, in Massachusetts. This refreshing drink quickly became a summertime favorite and can now be found all over the world.
🍹 Ingredients
- Ice - Enough to fill up each cocktail glass.
- Vodka - 2 ounces.
- Cranberry Juice - 4 ounces.
- Lime Wedge - Squeeze the juice in, and start with 1 per cocktail to taste.
- More Lime Wedges for garnish if desired.
*Be sure to see the free printable recipe card below for ingredients, exact amounts & instructions with tips!*
🍸 Instructions
No shaker needed for this classic Cape Codder cocktail, just plenty of cold ice, vodka, and cranberry juice!
- Fill. Grab a highball glass and fill it with ice.
- Pour. Start with pouring in 2 ounces of vodka over the ice.
- Add. Next, add 4 ounces of cranberry juice.
- Finish & stir. Squeeze the juice of 1 lime wedge. Stir.
- Garnish. Add a slice or wedge of lime for garnish (plus some fresh cranberries if desired).
Serve your Cape Codder up while it's perfectly chilled right after combining. Enjoy!
🥂 Cocktail Tips & Variations
- Use high-quality vodka for the best flavor.
- Choose cranberry juice that is not too sweet or tart.
- Don't forget to add a squeeze of lime juice for a bit of tanginess.
- Mix the vodka & cranberry together, taste, and adjust for your preference.
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📋 Recipe
Cape Codder Cocktail
Ingredients
- ice
- 2 oz vodka
- 4 oz cranberry juice
- 1 lime wedge Start with the juice from 1 lime wedge, taste, and adjust for your preference.
Instructions
- In a highball glass, fill with ice.ice
- Pour vodka over ice.2 oz vodka
- Add the cranberry juice.4 oz cranberry juice
- Squeeze lime wedge juice into the cocktail. Stir gently and serve.1 lime wedge
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Notes
- Use high-quality vodka for the best flavor.
- Choose cranberry juice that is not too sweet or tart.
- Don't forget to add a squeeze of lime juice for a bit of tanginess.
- Mix the vodka & cranberry together, taste, and adjust for your preference.
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