Cape Codder Punch

Name: Cape Codder Punch Recipe (Cranberry Vodka)
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 btl 32 oz. bottle Cranberry-apple drink; 3 C Vodka; 2 C Orange Juice; 2/3 C Lemon Juice; 1/2 C Sugar; 1 btl 28 oz. bottle Mineral Water, chilled

Cape Codder Punch is a refreshing vodka-based party punch combining cranberry-apple drink, fresh citrus juices, and mineral water. It's designed to serve a crowd with a balanced tart-sweet flavor profile and easy preparation.

🥗Pescatarian 🏷️Equipment: punch cup

Total

5 min

Servings

4

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$14–$23

Recipe Source

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From Mr. Boston Drinks · by Mr. Boston Official Bartender's and Party Guide

Ingredients

3 btl 32 oz. bottle Cranberry-apple drink

3 C Vodka

2 C Orange Juice

2/3 C Lemon Juice

1/2 C Sugar

1 btl 28 oz. bottle Mineral Water, chilled

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Instructions

1
Combine first 5 ingredients, stirring until sugar dissolves and chill.
2
Stir in mineral water just before serving.
3
Makes 40 servings.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Chill all ingredients, including the punch bowl or pitcher, before mixing to prevent dilution from melting ice.
Add vodka and mineral water just before serving—adding them too early causes carbonation loss and alcohol evaporation.
Stir in sugar thoroughly until fully dissolved; taste before serving and adjust sweetness with additional sugar or lemon juice to balance tartness.
Float orange or cranberry slices on top of the punch for visual appeal and subtle flavor infusion without diluting the batch.

Substitutions

Cranberry-apple drink → cranberry juice cocktail or fresh cranberry juice (note: will be tarter; add extra sugar)
Vodka → rum or gin (note: changes flavor profile but maintains spirit ratio)
Mineral water → club soda or sparkling water (note: preserves carbonation and mouthfeel)
Fresh lemon juice → bottled lemon juice (note: use 1:1 ratio; fresh is preferred for brightness)

Storage & make-ahead

Store in a sealed pitcher in the refrigerator for up to 3 days without the vodka and mineral water. Add spirits and carbonation just before serving for best flavor and fizz.

Equipment

punch bowl or large pitcher · ice or ice bucket · cocktail spoon or long bar spoon for stirring

Common Questions

Can I make Cape Codder Punch ahead of time?

Yes—prepare the cranberry-apple drink, juices, and sugar mixture up to 24 hours ahead. Add vodka and chilled mineral water just before serving to keep carbonation.

How do I scale this punch recipe?

This recipe serves approximately 12–15 people. Double all ingredients for larger crowds, maintaining the same ratios of vodka to juice.

What can I use instead of mineral water?

Club soda or sparkling water works as a 1:1 substitute. Still water will work but removes the fizz; use chilled water if preferred.

Should I chill the glasses or the punch bowl?

Chill both. Use a punch bowl filled with ice or keep the entire batch in a large pitcher surrounded by ice to maintain temperature throughout serving.