The Cape Codder is a light, tart cocktail built on vodka or rum, cranberry juice, and fresh lime. It's a no-fuss two-ingredient base that balances sweet and sour in seconds.
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Serve on the rocks in old-fashioned glass or highball glass with carbonated water.
Cocktails are best served immediately after mixing; prepare only when ready to drink.
A Cape Codder uses cranberry juice only, while a Cosmo adds triple sec and lime cordial for a more complex flavor.
Yes. Rum works well and adds a subtle sweetness; the drink becomes slightly richer but maintains the same refreshing character.
Fresh lime juice is strongly recommended for brightness; bottled tastes flat and sour by comparison.
Fill your glass with ice cubes before pouring to keep the drink properly chilled without over-dilution.
Yes. Multiply the recipe by the number of servings, mix in a pitcher, and pour over individual ice glasses just before serving.
