Cape Codder
A simple, bright vodka–cranberry highball with clean tartness.
Base spirit
Vodka
Style
Highball
Glassware
Highball glass
The Cape Codder mixes vodka and cranberry juice into a straightforward highball with crisp acidity and refreshing berry notes. Built over ice, it drinks dry to lightly sweet depending on the cranberry’s style. Lime adds lift and balances the drink’s tart edge. Its simplicity made it a staple of mid-century American bars and beach communities.
Ingredients
Servings
- • 2 oz vodka
- • 4 oz cranberry juice
- • Lime wedge
Did you know?
“Cranberry growers in Massachusetts promoted the vodka–cranberry pairing heavily in the 1940s, helping cement its name and association with Cape Cod.”
Source:Imbibe; PunchDrink archives
Bartender's Note
Use 100% cranberry juice for a drier, more structured drink.
How to make the Cape Codder
- 1Fill a highball with ice.
- 2Add vodka and cranberry.
- 3Stir gently.
- 4Garnish with lime wedge.
