Cape Codder Drink
My cape codder cocktail is a refreshing drink that is smooth, fruity, and never too sweet. It only requires 2 ingredients and is ready in minutes.
I love fruity cocktails this time of year like the Greyhound, the hurricane, a frozen pina colada, and the the Miami Vice. If you're not a fan of overly sweet cocktails, the Cape Codder just might be your new drink of choice! It is crisp, tart, and so refreshing. It's made with common ingredients and doesn't require a cocktail shaker or blender either. It's easy enough for brunch with friends, girls night in, and picnics. It's gorgeous red color also makes it perfect for holidays like Christmas or Valentines Day.
Ingredient Notes and Shopping Tips
- Vodka: Use your favorite. I like the brand Pinnacle or Titos. A flavored vodka such as citrus, pomegranate, or berry would also be tasty. Use leftovers in our Madras drink or the Colorado bulldog.
- Cranberry Juice: I used Ocean Spray's cranberry juice cocktail for this recipe. Be sure to use cranberry juice cocktail as 100% cranberry juice would be extremely tart. Cran-Raspberry, Cran-Pomegrante, or even Cran-Watermelon would be fun variations just be aware if will change the color slightly.
- Lime Juice: Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor. It's so much better than those little plastic limes!
- Club Soda: Flavored sparkling water such as La Croix or soda pop like Sprite can also be used.
Fun Variations
- The Sea Breeze adds grapefruit juice.
- Sex on the Beach adds both orange juice and peach schnapps.
- The Madras Cocktail adds orange juice.
Krystle's Tips
- Flavored Ice: Make ice cubes using Cranberry juice to avoid watering down your drink.
- Chill your glass to keep your drink icy cold.
- Get the most juice from your fruit: Rolling your lime will loosen the flesh a bit. It'll also be easier to squeeze if its warmer so try microwaving it for 20-30 seconds.
- Make It For a Crowd: Multiply your ingredients by your number of guests and serve in a pitcher instead. Top with club soda just before serving.
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📖 Recipe
Easy Cape Codder Drink
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Ingredients
- 1 Shot Vodka Around 1.5 Ounces
- 6 Ounces Cranberry Juice Cocktail
- .5 Ounces Lime Juice
- Club Soda
Instructions
- Pour vodka into a glass. Top with lime and cranberry juice.
- Add 2-3 ice cubes.
- Top with a generous amount of club soda or seltzer.
- Garnish with a slice of lime, if desired.
Notes
- Vodka: Use your favorite. I like the brand Pinnacle or Titos.
- Cranberry Juice: I used Ocean Spray's cranberry juice cocktail for this recipe. Be sure to use cranberry juice cocktail as 100% cranberry juice would be extremely tart.
- Lime Juice: Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor. It's so much better than those little plastic limes!
- Flavored Ice: Make ice cubes using Cranberry juice to avoid watering down your drink.
- Chill your glass to keep your drink icy cold.
- Get the most juice from your fruit: Rolling your lime will loosen the flesh a bit. It'll also be easier to squeeze if its warmer so try microwaving it for 20-30 seconds.
Nutrition
I loved this recipe! The ingredients worked really well together!
The drink looks refreshing and vibrant. Perfect to entertain guests during BBQ party.
This is a new drink recipe for me to make this summer. It has a vibrant color, is delicious, and refreshing!
Such a fun, and vibrant drink for summer! this cape codder just screams pool party and I can't wait to make it again for my friends!
These cape codders turned out delicious! Used Tito's vodka. We're planning to make them for Thanksgiving too.
I made the Cape Codder drink, and it was so refreshing! The tart cranberry juice with the lime was the perfect combination, and it was a big hit at our gathering.
with Club soda it's called Rose Kennedy cocktail.
Good trivia, thank you for educating me on that Richard.
Lovely flavors and a beautiful color! Definitely enjoyed this drink
My husband really loved it! Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Such a fantastic cocktail!! Can't wait to try it!
Yes, please! This sounds amazing! LOVE it!
This Cape Codder is so refreshing. Love it! Thanks for sharing!
That is such a great cocktail. The flavors sound amazing, and I love the color.
Great drink, and my friends agree!
wow, look so good