The Cape Codder is a balanced blend of sour and sweet flavors. Cranberry juice and vodka, which combine to create a smooth and energizing balance, are the major flavors. The sharpness of the cranberry contrasts with the pure flavor of the vodka, and a squeeze of lime gives a vibrant touch. Drink after drink, it cleanses the palette and leaves a nice, fruity aftertaste.
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Ingredients
- 1 ½ ounce of vodka
- Cranberry juice to taste
- Garnish: lime wedge
Instructions
- Put a few cubes of ice in a highball glass.
- Pour the vodka over the ice.
- Add in the cranberry juice and stir to combine the ingredients. Since this drink is so simple, you can add cranberry juice pour by pour, tasting it as you mix. You can add just a hint of cranberry juice for color, or add enough to give your drink a kick.
- Squeeze the lime wedge into your drink and then place it on the rim. You can also drop it into the glass to continually add flavor to your Cape Codder.