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Autumn Cape Codder

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Our Autumn Cape Codder a classic cocktail updated with Fall flavors…cranberry juice, vodka, apple cider, and apple liqueur plus fresh cranberries for garnish! (So good!)

Our Autumn Cape Codder a classic cocktail updated with Fall flavors! Cranberry juice, vodka, apple cider, and apple liqueur plus fresh cranberries for garnish!

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With the holidays right around the corner (Thanksgiving is tomorrow!) we always like to plan a special ‘signature drink’ to serve at our parties. This Autumn Cape Codder is a delicious cocktail inspired by Fall flavors here in New England.

A traditional Cape Codder is a popular New England summertime cocktail that got its name from Cape Cod – a popular coastal destination not too far from where Jack and I live. It is simply equal parts vodka and cranberry juice mixed together and garnished with a lime wedge.

Autumn Cape Codder cocktail with apple cider and apple liqueur

We decided to put a seasonal Fall spin on this drink by adding apple cider and a quality apple liqueur – and changing up the garnish to fresh, local cranberries which are also native to our region here in Southeastern Massachusetts.

This Autumn Cape Codder is refreshing and delicious and a wonderful way to get your holiday parties started! 😉  The sweet-tart cranberry juice is wonderfully complemented by the spicy apple flavors.

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cranberry apple cocktail

If you prefer, you can also make a similar, non-alcoholic version of this drink by mixing equal parts of cranberry juice and apple cider together.

Note: A good apple liqueur really makes a difference when preparing this Autumn Cape Codder. We used this German apple liqueur by Schonauer which is a mix of real apples and grain spirits. It’s one of the best apple liqueurs we’ve tasted so try to find it at your local liquor store if possible or order it online at the link above. (Not an affiliate link – we just loved it!)

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Autumn Cape Codder
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Autumn Cape Codder

Yield: 4 cocktails 1x
Prep: 5 minutesTotal: 5 minutes
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Ingredients

1 cup good-quality vodka

1 cup apple cider

1 cup apple liqueur (Schonauer brand if possible)

1½ cups cranberry juice (not cranberry juice cocktail )

Fresh or frozen cranberries, for garnish


Instructions

Mix all ingredients (except cranberries for garnish) in a 2-quart pitcher. Stir to combine.

Add ice to four 12-ounce rocks glasses and pour in the mixed cocktail.

Serve with a few cranberries floating on top.

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Our Autumn Cape Codder a classic cocktail updated with Fall flavors! Cranberry juice, vodka, apple cider, and apple liqueur plus fresh cranberries for garnish! (So good!)
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Martha is part of the husband-wife team that creates A Family Feast. She loves to cook and entertain for family and friends, and she believes that serving a great meal is one of the best ways to show someone that you care. Martha is a self-taught home cook, who loves to read cookbooks and try new recipes. After a decades-long career in business and online marketing, she now runs A Family Feast full-time. Her specialties are baking, desserts, vegetables and pasta dishes.

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  1. Julie G says

    Posted on 11/28/19 at 7:10 pm

    We made this cocktail, exactly as written, and tripled it to put in our drink dispenser for Thanksgiving. It was a huge hit! Having the pretty cranberries floating on top looked very festive. It was absolutely delicious! This particular brand of apple liquor was not available where we live in PA so my daughter picked up a bottle for us on her way home from Salem, MA. We’ll certainly make this again for another family get together.

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    • Martha says

      Posted on 11/28/19 at 9:55 pm

      So glad you enjoyed the recipe Julie! Happy Thanksgiving!

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  2. Adrian says

    Posted on 11/24/17 at 10:56 am

    This sound delicious! I’ll definitely be trying this out the next time I pick up some fresh cider.

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    • Martha says

      Posted on 11/24/17 at 7:47 pm

      Thanks Adrian – Hope you enjoy the recipe!

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