Cape Codder
Vodka · Highball
Vodka and cranberry juice with a lime squeeze — the simplest of highballs, and endlessly drinkable. Born in the 1940s to help market cranberry juice.
| Glass | Highball |
| Garnish | None |
| ABV | 10.5% |
| Category | classic |
| Flavor | tart, fruity, easy, refreshing |
Ingredients
- Vodka2 oz
- Cranberry Juice4 oz
- Fresh Lime Juice0.25 oz
- Lime Wedge1 piece
Method
- Fill highball glass with ice
- Add vodka and cranberry juice
- Squeeze in lime wedge
- Stir and garnish with lime
Pro Tips
- Mexican (cane sugar) Coke or Fanta works as a variation base — Cape Codder is just vodka-cranberry.
- Lime wedge squeeze is traditional — the acid cuts the sweetness.
- A splash of orange juice takes it toward Madras territory.