Cape Codder

Name: Cape Codder Cocktail Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 oz Old Mr. Boston Vodka or Old Mr. Boston Imported Rum; 3 oz Cranberry Juice; 1/2 Juice of a Lime

The Cape Codder is a simple, refreshing cocktail mixing vodka or rum with tart cranberry juice and fresh lime. Its bright, balanced flavor makes it an accessible choice for home bartenders.

🥗Pescatarian 🏷️Equipment: old-fashioned glass

Total

5 min

Servings

4

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$10–$16

Recipe Source

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From Mr. Boston Drinks · by Old Mr. Boston De Luxe Official Bartender's Guide

Ingredients

1 1/2 oz Old Mr. Boston Vodka or Old Mr. Boston Imported Rum

3 oz Cranberry Juice

1/2 Juice of a Lime

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Instructions

1
May be served on the rocks in Old Fashioned Cocktail glass or in 8 oz.
2
highball glass with cubes of ice and carbonated water.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Squeeze lime juice fresh just before mixing—pre-squeezed loses aromatic oils and tastes bitter after a few hours.
Use a 1:2 spirit-to-cranberry ratio as a baseline; adjust to taste since cranberry juice acidity varies by brand.
Chill your glass with ice water before pouring to keep the drink colder longer.
Garnish with a lime wheel or twist for visual appeal and an extra aroma boost when sipping.

Substitutions

Cranberry juice → unsweetened cranberry juice cocktail (yields a slightly sweeter drink)
Fresh lime → fresh lemon juice (shifts flavor to more citrus-forward, less tart)
Old Mr. Boston Vodka → any neutral vodka (same result, no brand lock-in)

Storage & make-ahead

Mix the spirit and cranberry juice ahead and refrigerate up to 2 days; add fresh lime juice and ice when serving.

Equipment

bar spoon or long spoon for stirring · citrus juicer or reamer for fresh lime

Common Questions

Can I make a Cape Codder with rum instead of vodka?

Yes. The recipe calls for Old Mr. Boston Vodka or Old Mr. Boston Imported Rum—both work equally well. Rum adds slightly more warmth and depth to the drink.