Cape Codder

Simple, tart, and effortlessly refreshing, the Cape Codder is the no-fuss cocktail named for its beachy Massachusetts roots. Made with just vodka and cranberry juice, often with a squeeze of lime, it’s the kind of drink you can build right in the glass without breaking a sweat. First popularized in the 1940s by Ocean Spray (yes, really), it’s the blueprint for a whole family of cranberry-based drinks—and the unofficial sponsor of summer vacations everywhere.

Ingredients

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Directions

  1. 1

    Add the vodka into a collins glass over ice.

  2. 2

    Top with cranberry juice and stir briefly to combine.

  3. 3

    Squeeze a lime over the glass and garnish with mint sprig.

Key Info

Style

highball

Family

highball

Flavor

Tart cranberry with a clean vodka finish

Time of Day

brunch

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