Make the ultimate Cape Cod drink (a.k.a Cape Codder or simply Cranberry Vodka) using your own homemade cranberry infused vodka! This garnet-hued vodka is perfect for sipping on its own or mixing in cocktails and it makes the perfect gift for cocktail lovers.
Put the cranberries in a large bowl (or in your jar if it has a wide mouth) and muddle using a potato masher or a muddler. You want to lightly smash them.
Transfer to your clean jar and add the simple syrup. Stir well.
Pour the entire bottle of vodka over the cranberries and seal the jar. Reserve the empty vodka bottle if you wish to use again.
Put the jar in a dark cool place for two weeks, turning it over once or twice if you remember.
Strain the vodka using a fine-mesh strainer (or cheesecloth) and then transfer into the bottle using a funnel. Store in the fridge.
Cape Cod Drink (for one)
Fill a rocks glass with ice.
Pour the vodka (or cranberry infused vodka) over the ice.
Add the cranberry juice and fresh lime juice. Have a taste and adjust if needed.
Garnish with fresh cranberries or a lime wedge.
Cape Cod Pitcher
Combine the vodka, cranberry and lime juices in a large pitcher and chill until ready to serve.
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Notes
For the Cranberry Vodka Here’s what you will need to make your cranberry vodka (contains affiliate links)
Fresh cranberries - or frozen and defrosted cranberries
Simple syrup or sugar. You can easily buy simple syrup or make your own (see recipe card)