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Gin Cooler

Gin Cooler is an alcoholic cocktail built on Gin. It leans citrus and sparkling. Stirred and served in a Collins Glass. Expect about 19.3% ABV and roughly 168 kcal (estimated per recipe).

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Cocktailalcoholic19.3% ABV5 ingredients

At a Glance

168 kcalCalories
19.3%ABV
8.4gSugar
8.4gCarbs
1.46Std 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 rimmed glass, requires bar spoon

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

How to Make It

  1. Stir powdered sugar and 2 oz.Stirred
  2. carbonated water in a Collins glass.
  3. Fill glass with ice and add gin.Fill
  4. Fill with carbonated water and stir.Stirred
  5. Add the lemon peel and the orange spiral so that the end of the orange spiral dangles over rim of glass.Rim

How to Serve

Glass
Collins Glass
Temperature
Chilled
Ice
Ice
Method
Stirred
Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

CitrusSparkling

Supporting notes

SweetBotanicalHerbalJuniper

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong
BodyLight – Full
SweetnessDry – Sweet
AcidityFlat – Crisp
FruitinessEarthy – Fruity
BoldnessDelicate – Bold

What do these dimensions mean?

When to serve

  • SummerSuggested from its citrus and sparkling notes.
  • Seafood DinnerSuggested from its lemon and 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

Gin2 oz

VodkaKnown variation
How much to use
Use the same volume; expect less juniper and botanical aroma.
What changes
Vodka can replace gin when you want a cleaner, less botanical drink, but it usually changes the cocktail identity.
Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Carbonated Waterto taste

Soda WaterGood swap
How much to use
Use the same amount.
What changes
Soda water is usually a close substitute for carbonated water.
Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Powdered Sugarto taste

Superfine SugarWorks, with a noticeable change
How much to use
Dissolve well; sweetness may need a small adjustment.
What changes
Superfine sugar can replace powdered sugar in many shaken drinks.
Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Lemon Peel1 garnish

Lemon TwistGood swap
How much to use
Use a similar-sized twist.
What changes
A lemon twist is usually a close substitute for lemon peel.
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 Gin Cooler?
The Gin Cooler is a cocktail made with 5 ingredients, traditionally served in a Collins Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 19.3%. A standard serving contains approximately 168 calories.
What does a Gin Cooler taste like?
Gin Cooler has a flavour profile featuring Citrus, Sparkling, Sweet, Botanical. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with a Gin Cooler?
Gin Cooler pairs well with Seafood, Ceviche, Salads. The pairing is based on complementary flavour profiles from the recipe's ingredients.
How strong is a Gin Cooler?
The Gin Cooler has an ABV of approximately 19.3%. That's approximately 1.46 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 168 kcal, 8.4g sugar, 8.4g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is a Gin Cooler typically served?
Gin Cooler is often suggested for Seafood Dinner, Summer, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to a Gin Cooler?
If you enjoy Gin 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 Gin Cooler at home?
Yes. The Gin 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 Gin 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.