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Cape Codder

The classic vodka-cranberry highball: simple, tart, refreshing, and almost impossible to mess up.

EasyVodkaFruityRefreshingNo ShakerSimple
A vibrant, crimson-red Cape Codder cocktail served over crisp ice cubes in a highball glass, garnished traditionally with a fresh lime wedge on the rim.
Difficulty Easy
Glass Highball
Ice Build over ice
Tools None

Ingredients

  • 1.5 oz Vodka The base spirit.
  • 4–5 oz Cranberry juice Tart and easy-drinking.
  • Optional squeeze Lime juice Brightens it up if you have it.

How to make it

  1. Fill a highball glass with ice.
  2. Add vodka and cranberry juice.
  3. Stir gently.
  4. Add a squeeze of lime if you have it.

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