Gin Cooler
The Gin Cooler is a medium gin highball, herbal on the palate. Built and served in a highball glass.
- 2 min
- Highball glass
- Built
Flavor profile
- Sweet
- 11 out of 100
- Bitter
- 16 out of 100
- Herbal
- 41 out of 100
- Boozy
- 46 out of 100
How to make a Gin Cooler
To make a Gin Cooler, build over ice in a highball glass: 2 oz gin, 3 oz carbonated water and ¼ oz simple syrup. Garnish with orange spiral and lemon peel.
You'll need
- Gin2 oz
- Carbonated water3 oz
- Simple syrupor 1 tsp sugar + a splash of water¼ oz
- Orange spiral, Lemon peelgarnish
Pairs well with: Simple syrup · All syrups
Prefer it short? Skip the soda: that's the Gin Toddy.
Instructions
- 1
Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.
- 2
Pour in gin and simple syrup.
- 3
Top with carbonated water.
- 4
Give it one gentle stir.
- 5
Garnish with an orange spiral and a lemon twist.
Why build it in the glass? Nothing here needs shaking, and pouring straight in keeps the carbonated water fizzy.
No simple syrup? Muddle 1 tsp sugar with a splash of water in the glass until it dissolves, then carry on.
Gin Cooler questions
What does a Gin Cooler taste like, and is it sweet?
Not really: it's mostly herbal. It's a medium drink at about 14% ABV once mixed.
How much alcohol is in a Gin Cooler?
About 14% ABV after mixing with ice, about as strong as a glass of wine.
What's the difference between a Gin Cooler and a Lone Tree Cooler?
Both use gin, carbonated water and simple syrup. The Lone Tree Cooler uses dry vermouth. The Gin Cooler is the stronger of the two.
How do I make a pitcher of Gin Coolers?
For 6 drinks, mix 12 oz gin and 1¼ oz simple syrup in a jug and chill it. Top each glass with carbonated water as you serve, so it stays fizzy.
What glass do you serve a Gin Cooler in?
A highball glass.