Cape Codder
Vodka and cranberry with a squeeze of lime. Also called a Vodka Cranberry.
Built in glass · Highball · Easy · about 2 minutes · about 10% ABV
Ingredients
- 45 ml Vodka
- 120 ml Cranberry juice
- 10 ml Fresh lime juice
- Lime wedge (garnish)
Method
- Ice the glass
- Pour 45 ml vodka into the glass
- Pour 120 ml cranberry juice into the glass
- Add 10 ml fresh lime juice
- Garnish
About the Cape Codder
The spirit-forward family. This is a spirit-forward drink, made mostly of spirit and liqueur with no juice to soften it. Drinks like this were the heart of the golden age of cocktails, from the 1860s to Prohibition in 1920, and many were collected in Harry Craddock's Savoy Cocktail Book (1930). Stir them cold and serve them small.
Cape Codder FAQ
What's in a Cape Codder?
45 ml vodka, 120 ml cranberry juice, 10 ml fresh lime juice, garnished with lime wedge.
How strong is a Cape Codder?
About 10% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.4 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is about as strong as a glass of wine or lighter.
Should I shake or stir a Cape Codder?
Neither. Build it straight in the glass over ice, then give it one gentle stir.
What glass do you serve a Cape Codder in?
A highball, about 350 ml. Serve it over ice. No highball? Use any tall, straight-sided glass.
