Aberdeen beat Peterhead 2-0 at Balmoor in their Premier Sports Cup opener in front of 3,112 fans on Sunday afternoon.
A second-half double from Christian Ramirez - the first from the penalty spot - ensured a winning start for Jim Goodwin's men.
The Dons host Dumbarton in their next Group A fixture on Wednesday while the Blue Toon head for Kirkcaldy to face Raith Rovers.