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Cape Codder

Cape Codder is a simple cranberry-led cocktail with a crisp, fruit-forward profile and an easy chilled serve. It works well for casual occasions where the drink should feel bright and uncomplicated.

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Cocktailalcoholic13.9% ABV6 ingredients

At a Glance

388 kcalCalories
13.9%ABV
28.3gSugar
31.6gCarbs
2.54Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition. Some ingredient data may be approximate.

These nutrition figures are approximate estimates for this recipe — actual values vary with your exact measures, brands and serving size.

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How hard is it to make?

Moderatestirred drink

Why: 6 ingredients, stirred drink, requires bar spoon

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

Contains an egg ingredient. Prepare with a fresh, safe egg; those who should avoid raw egg may prefer to skip it.

How to Make It

  1. Pour into ice-filled Highball glass.Pour
  2. Stir well.Stirred
  3. Garnish with lime.Garnish

How to Serve

Glass
Highball Glass
Temperature
Chilled
Ice
Ice
Method
Stirred
Served Chilled

Serving tips

Serving tips

Serve Cape Codder cold and taste the citrus balance before adding extra sugar. Fresh citrus usually makes the biggest difference. It is commonly matched with bbq, steak, grilled meat style pairings.

Taste

What does Cape Codder taste like?

Cape Codder is bright and tart, with citrus carrying much of the first impression. Sweetness and dilution need to balance the sharpness.

Primary flavours

TartAniseFruit

Supporting notes

OakSweetVanillaBerryFruity

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong
BodyLight – Full
SweetnessDry – Sweet
AcidityFlat – Crisp
FruitinessEarthy – Fruity
BoldnessDelicate – Bold
  • Noticeably sweet

What do these dimensions mean?

Practical notes

When to choose it

How to decide if Cape Codder is right for you

Cape Codder is a balanced cocktail choice shaped by tart, anise, fruit. Choose it when that flavor direction fits the food, season or mood. The listed serve is about 13.9% ABV, so strength is part of the decision.

Skip if

Skip Cape Codder if...

Skip Cape Codder if the listed flavor direction does not match your mood. It leans toward tart, anise, fruit, so choose a different page if you want another style.

When to serve

  • BBQ / CookoutSuggested from its oak notes, pairing with bbq and grilled meat.

Occasion tags are inferred from drink style, serving format, flavour profile, food-pairing theme, recipe metadata, and strict multi-signal supplemental rule matches.

Food pairings

BBQSteakGrilled Meat

Food pairings are derived from the drink flavour signature, mapped to one dominant pairing theme, then limited to coherent public suggestions.

Diet & lifestyle

Compatible, based on the listed ingredients

Gluten-FreeVegetarian

Not compatible

KetoLow-CarbLow-SugarVegan
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Diet tags are ingredient-level and nutrition-estimate based. Product brands, preparation methods, quantities, and substitutions may change compatibility.

Alternatives to try

Choose an ingredient to see reviewed substitutions, or filter for a different preference.

Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Vodka2.0 oz

GinWorks, but changes the drink
How much to use
Use the same volume; expect more juniper and herbal aroma.
What changes
Gin can replace vodka when a more botanical result is acceptable.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Cranberry Juice5.0 oz

Pomegranate JuiceWorks, with a noticeable change
How much to use
Use the same amount; adjust sweetness if the drink becomes too dry.
What changes
Pomegranate juice can replace cranberry juice when a deeper tart red-fruit note is acceptable.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Lime Wedge1.0 oz

Lime WheelGood swap
How much to use
Use one wheel for one wedge; use extra juice only if the wedge was meant to be squeezed.
What changes
A lime wheel can replace a lime wedge when the garnish is mostly visual or aromatic.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Reviewed component substitutions are not guarantees that the replacement was tested in this exact recipe. Follow the reviewed adjustment note and taste before serving.

Preference filters use current ingredient, nutrition and diet evidence. They are not medical advice, and this database contract does not store user selections.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I make a Cape Codder at home?
Yes. The Cape Codder uses 6 ingredients, making it more involved to prepare at home. You will need a Highball Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.