| ABV | Technique | Glass | 용량 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12.0% | BUILD | HIGHBALL | 135ml |
What is Vodka Cranberry?
The Vodka Cranberry is a refreshing and sweet-tart cocktail made by mixing vodka with cranberry juice, with an ABV of approximately 12%.
Also known by its formal name "Cape Codder," it originated from the Cape Cod region of Massachusetts, famous for cranberry production.
With just two ingredients, it's simple to make yet features a beautiful red color and refreshing taste, making it especially popular at clubs and parties.
Vodka Cranberry ABV
The Vodka Cranberry has an ABV of approximately 12%, placing it in the medium range for cocktails.
Vodka (40%) at 45ml combined with 90ml of cranberry juice, plus slight dilution from the build method, creates roughly 12% alcohol content.
It's slightly higher than a Screwdriver (10%) and similar to a Mojito (12%). Thanks to cranberry's tart flavor, the alcohol feels smooth and approachable.
Vodka Cranberry Ingredients
- 45ml - Vodka
- 90ml - Cranberry Juice
Vodka Cranberry Recipe
- Fill a highball glass with plenty of ice.
- Pour 45ml vodka.
- Top with 90ml cranberry juice and stir gently.
Adjust the ratio to 1:2 or 1:3 (vodka to cranberry) depending on your preference.
Vodka Cranberry Taste
The Vodka Cranberry opens with cranberry juice's sweet-tart flavor spreading refreshingly.
This is followed by vodka's clean, neutral alcohol presence supporting from behind, while cranberry's slight astringency creates a clean finish.
Overall tart with a touch of sweetness and a characteristically clean aftertaste. Highly recommended for fruit cocktail lovers or those seeking a light, refreshing cocktail.
Vodka Cranberry History
The formal name "Cape Codder" for Vodka Cranberry originates from the Cape Cod peninsula in Massachusetts, USA. This region is famous as America's largest cranberry producer.
As cranberry juice became popular in the 1940s, mixing it with vodka became trendy, and by the 1960s, the name "Cape Codder" was established.
As the base combination for the "Cosmopolitan" frequently enjoyed by characters in the TV series "Sex and the City," Vodka Cranberry has become an essential classic in modern cocktail culture.
