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Christmas Cape Cod

A Cape Codder with a holiday twist: vodka, cranberry and ginger ale sweetened with a little cinnamon syrup. Easy and festive.

Time
5 min
Difficulty
Easy
Method
Built in glass
Glass
Highball glass

Ingredients

Servings

Amounts below make 1 serving.

21+ · Please drink responsibly. Learn more

Garnish: Cinnamon stick (1)

How to make it

  1. 1

    Fill a glass with ice.

  2. 2

    Add the vodka, cranberry juice and cinnamon syrup and stir.

  3. 3

    Top with the ginger ale.

Make ahead

Cinnamon syrup

Bar batch

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  1. Boil the sugar and water until the sugar dissolves.
  2. Add the cinnamon sticks and simmer for 8 minutes.
  3. Remove from the heat and steep for 1 hour, then strain.

Refrigerated; the source gives no keeping time.

Bar gear

Equipment for this drink

Tools you'll need

  • JiggerA double-sided measure so every drink comes out the same. Look for one marked in ½ and ¼ oz.
  • Bar spoonA long, thin spoon for stirring, layering and fishing out cherries.

Recommended glassware

  • Highball glassTall and straight for long, fizzy mixed drinks over ice.

No shaker? A clean jar with a tight lid works. Build your home bar →

Recipe source: Allrecipes (Chris Freihofer) — Christmas Cape Cod. Quantities and basic method are factual. Description and steps are original Mixistry copy. Last updated 2026-10-11.

Contains alcohol. For adults 21+ (or the legal drinking age where you live). Please enjoy responsibly.

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