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These are the best Cape Cod cocktails, from real Cape Codders
Based on some feedback on the Cape Cod Restaurants Group on Facebook, you’d think everyone walking around on Cape Cod is in severe agony all the time.
Why? Because the Painkiller seems to be the top cocktail on the Cape.
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MassLive asked followers of the group what their favorite cocktail on the Cape was, and where to get it. Bonus points for the bartender that makes it best and if the atmosphere has anything to do with it.
Turns out their are a lot of cocktail connoisseurs over the bridge. A few spots were mentioned more than once, including The Chart Room in Cataumet (if you know, you know).
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Here’s where those in the know told us where to go and what to get:
“Sea Breeze…. ask Mike to make you one at the Conference Table Falmouth.”
“Had a Deep Eddy grapefruit martini (or 2) at D’Parma (West Yarmouth) last weekend that was delicious! Perfect summer drink!!”
“Painkiller at Baxters and Tugboats!”
“Secret Tea at The Skipper. Also the Hawaiian Cosmo at Scargo Cafe”
“Harwich Harvest Martini – Deep Eddy Cranberry Vodka, Ginger Liquor, agave nectar and Lemon Juice – The Seal Pub and Cafe Harwhich”
“Goombay Smash at the Beachcomber … and Painkiller.”
“Raspberry & Sage @ West End”
“Lemontini at Pecorino Romanos Tuscan Cuisine in Dennis Village. Bartender Steve makes the best…”
“Cosmo at “The Chip” in Dennis Port. Bartender Meg!”
“Anejo Margarita and Anejo of course!”
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“Cosmo at the Hyannis Yacht Club by David Jones….the views of the boats and the harbor, the atmosphere and the drink are nothing short of amazing! Rocks served on the side with a spoon….no sticky fingers when adding ice!! The best! —have to be a member”
“The Murder Hornet @ 3 Monkeys in Harwichport”
“Love having a cocktail on the shells at Shipwrecked Falmouth! The Wrecked Juice and Blueberry Lemonade are yummy. Great spot right across from the Heights Beach with views of the vineyard!”
“Love, love, love the Paloma made by Heather at Dogfish Taco and Cantina in Chatham!”
“Spicy Blackberry Margarita from Black Cat Tavern in Hyannis!!!! I have dreams about this . Inside at the bar, out front overlooking the water, or out back at their raw bar, it really doesn’t matter this drink is delicious!”
“Fig Martini with a blue cheese stuffed olive at Pecorino Romanos Tuscan Cuisine in Dennis Village. Out of this world!!! —— they have one at Naked Oyster on Main Street Hyannis that is also INCREDIBLE!! — made by Steve”
“Frozen Mudslide from The Chart Room! Delicious!”
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“Espresso martini from Tugboats at the Hyannis Marina. Yummmmmm”
“Wicked cape codder or the pomegranate martini at Wicked Pizza.”
“The Rum Punch at the Raw Bar in Popponesset and the Mud Slide at the The Chart Room in Cataumet”
“Painkillers from the ocean house are my FAVORITE — usually (made with) rum, pineapple juice, orange juice, and cream of coconut. Ocean house tops theirs with whipped cream, nutmeg and a pineapple wedge.”
“Fishermen’s View makes a great Manhattan.”
“The Black Sicilian at La Bella Vita in Orleans.”
“Bloody Mary’s at Skipper Chowder House”
“The Chart Room in Cataumet has the BEST Mudslides anywhere! Not to mention the gorgeous views and amazing food!”
“The Buzz martini at the Red Nun”
“Brie Breeze – The Summer Shanty. West Dennis”
