Lone Tree Cooler
The Lone Tree Cooler is a light gin highball, herbal on the palate. Built and served in a highball glass.
- 2 min
- Highball glass
- Built
Flavor profile
- Tart
- 10 out of 100
- Sweet
- 14 out of 100
- Bitter
- 5 out of 100
- Herbal
- 39 out of 100
- Boozy
- 21 out of 100
How to make a Lone Tree Cooler
To make a Lone Tree Cooler, build over ice in a highball glass: 3 oz carbonated water, gin, dry vermouth and ¼ oz simple syrup. Garnish with orange spiral and lemon peel.
You'll need
- Carbonated water3 oz
- Ginsplash (¼ oz)
- Dry Vermouthsplash (¼ oz)
- Simple syrupor 1 tsp sugar + a splash of water¼ oz
- Orange spiral, Lemon peelgarnish
Pairs well with: Simple syrup · All syrups
Instructions
- 1
Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.
- 2
Pour in gin, dry vermouth 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.
Lone Tree Cooler questions
What does a Lone Tree Cooler taste like?
Mostly herbal. It's a light drink at about 6% ABV once mixed.
How strong is a Lone Tree Cooler?
About 6% ABV after mixing with ice, closer to a beer or glass of wine.
What's the difference between a Lone Tree Cooler and a Gin Cooler?
Both use carbonated water, gin and simple syrup. The Lone Tree Cooler adds dry vermouth. The Gin Cooler is the stronger of the two.
Can I make Lone Tree Coolers in a batch?
Yes. For 6 drinks, mix 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 Lone Tree Cooler in?
A highball glass.