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Citronella Cooler

Citronella Cooler is an alcoholic cocktail built on Citrus-Flavored Vodka. It leans citrus and tart. Stirred and served in a Collins Glass. Expect about 8% ABV and roughly 113 kcal (estimated per recipe).

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Cocktailalcoholic8% ABV5 ingredients

At a Glance

113 kcalCalories
8%ABV
10gSugar
12gCarbs
0.71Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition. Some ingredient data may be approximate.

These nutrition figures are approximate estimates for this recipe — actual values vary with your exact measures, brands and serving size.

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How hard is it to make?

Moderatestirred drink

Why: 5 ingredients, stirred drink, requires bar spoon

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

How to Make It

  1. Stir in Collins glass.Stirred
  2. Add ice and stir again.Stirred
  3. Squeeze and add lime.Add

How to Serve

Glass
Collins Glass
Temperature
Chilled
Ice
Ice
Method
Stirred
Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

CitrusTart

Supporting notes

SparklingBerryFruity

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong
BodyLight – Full
SweetnessDry – Sweet
AcidityFlat – Crisp
FruitinessEarthy – Fruity
  • Light and refreshing

What do these dimensions mean?

When to serve

  • SummerSuggested from its citrus and sparkling notes.
  • Seafood DinnerSuggested from its citrus notes, pairing with ceviche and seafood.

Occasion tags are inferred from drink style, serving format, flavour profile, food-pairing theme, recipe metadata, and strict multi-signal supplemental rule matches.

Food pairings

SeafoodCevicheSalads

Food pairings are derived from the drink flavour signature, mapped to one dominant pairing theme, then limited to coherent public suggestions.

Diet & lifestyle

Compatible, based on the listed ingredients

Gluten-FreeVeganVegetarian

Not compatible

KetoLow-CarbLow-Sugar

Diet tags are ingredient-level and nutrition-estimate based. Product brands, preparation methods, quantities, and substitutions may change compatibility.

Alternatives to try

Choose an ingredient to see reviewed substitutions, or filter for a different preference.

Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Fresh Lime Juice1.0 oz

Lemon JuiceWorks, with a noticeable change
How much to use
Start with the same amount, then adjust sweetness if needed.
What changes
Lemon juice can usually replace lime juice, but the drink becomes less tropical and more lemon-forward.
Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Cranberry Juice1.0 oz

Pomegranate JuiceWorks, with a noticeable change
How much to use
Use the same amount; adjust sweetness if the drink becomes too dry.
What changes
Pomegranate juice can replace cranberry juice when a deeper tart red-fruit note is acceptable.
Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Lime Wedge1 garnish

Lime WheelGood swap
How much to use
Use one wheel for one wedge; use extra juice only if the wedge was meant to be squeezed.
What changes
A lime wheel can replace a lime wedge when the garnish is mostly visual or aromatic.
Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Reviewed component substitutions are not guarantees that the replacement was tested in this exact recipe. Follow the reviewed adjustment note and taste before serving.

Preference filters use current ingredient, nutrition and diet evidence. They are not medical advice, and this database contract does not store user selections.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a Citronella Cooler?
The Citronella Cooler is a cocktail made with 5 ingredients, traditionally served in a Collins Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 8.0%. A standard serving contains approximately 113 calories.
What does a Citronella Cooler taste like?
Citronella Cooler has a flavour profile featuring Citrus, Tart, Sparkling, Berry. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with a Citronella Cooler?
Citronella Cooler pairs well with Seafood, Ceviche, Salads. The pairing is based on complementary flavour profiles from the recipe's ingredients.
How strong is a Citronella Cooler?
The Citronella Cooler has an ABV of approximately 8.0%. That's approximately 0.71 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 113 kcal, 10.0g sugar, 12.0g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is a Citronella Cooler typically served?
Citronella Cooler is often suggested for Seafood Dinner, Summer, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to a Citronella Cooler?
If you enjoy Citronella Cooler, the "similar flavour profile" suggestions on this page point to cocktails that share its flavour character. Drinks with a matching spirit base and comparable body and acidity feel closest.
Can I make a Citronella Cooler at home?
Yes. The Citronella Cooler uses 5 ingredients, making it straightforward to prepare at home. You will need a Collins Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.
What do the sensory profile dimensions mean?
Sensory profile dimensions describe key flavour characteristics: Body (light to full), Dryness (sweet to bone dry), Acidity (flat to crisp), Fruitiness (subtle to prominent) and Boldness (delicate to bold). Each scale helps you compare cocktails at a glance and find ones with similar character.
How do I use sensory profiles to find cocktails I like?
Compare the Body, Acidity and Fruitiness of Citronella Cooler with other cocktails. If you enjoy this drink, look for others with a similar profile. Adjust one dimension at a time to discover new favourites while staying in your flavour comfort zone.