Cocktails

Lone Tree Cooler

Lone Tree Cooler is an alcoholic cocktail built on Gin. It leans citrus, botanical and herbal. Stirred and served in a Collins Glass. Expect about 12% ABV and roughly 132 kcal (estimated per recipe).

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Cocktailalcoholic12% ABV6 ingredients

At a Glance

132 kcalCalories

12%ABV

3.4gSugar

3.7gCarbs

1.25Std 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?

Advancedstirred drink

Why: 6 ingredients, stirred drink, requires rimmed glass, requires bar spoon

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

to tasteCarbonated waterMixer
to tasteGinBase Spirit
to tasteDry VermouthFortified Wine
to tastePowdered sugarSweetener
to tasteOrange spiralOther
1 garnishLemon peelGarnish

How to Make It

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

How to Serve

Glass: Collins Glass
Temperature: Chilled
Ice: Ice
Method: Stirred

Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

Citrus Botanical Herbal

Supporting notes

Sparkling Sweet Dry Juniper

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 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

Seafood Ceviche Salads

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-Free Vegan Vegetarian

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

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

Ginto taste

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

Dry Vermouthto taste

Dry SherryWorks, with a noticeable change

How much to use: Use the same amount, then taste; the result will be less herbal and more savoury.
What changes: Dry sherry can replace dry vermouth when a drier, more saline and less herbal variation is acceptable.

Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Lillet BlancKnown variation

How much to use: Start with the recipe amount and taste; reduce it if the drink becomes too soft or sweet.
What changes: Lillet Blanc can stand in for dry vermouth in a Martini-style drink, but it produces a softer and slightly sweeter variation.

Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Sweet VermouthNot a neutral swap

How much to use: Use only if a sweeter vermouth profile is acceptable.
What changes: Sweet vermouth is not a neutral substitute for dry vermouth; it makes the drink sweeter and rounder.

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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Last updated July 12, 2026

Ingredients, measures and method are taken from the source recipe; roles and serving details are mapped from reviewed evidence.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a Lone Tree Cooler?: The Lone Tree Cooler is a cocktail made with 6 ingredients, traditionally served in a Collins Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 12.0%. A standard serving contains approximately 132 calories.
What does a Lone Tree Cooler taste like?: Lone Tree Cooler has a flavour profile featuring Citrus, Botanical, Herbal, Sparkling. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with a Lone Tree Cooler?: Lone Tree Cooler pairs well with Seafood, Ceviche, Salads. The pairing is based on complementary flavour profiles from the recipe's ingredients.
How strong is a Lone Tree Cooler?: The Lone Tree Cooler has an ABV of approximately 12.0%. That's approximately 1.25 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 132 kcal, 3.4g sugar, 3.7g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is a Lone Tree Cooler typically served?: Lone Tree Cooler is often suggested for Seafood Dinner, Summer, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to a Lone Tree Cooler?: If you enjoy Lone Tree 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 Lone Tree Cooler at home?: Yes. The Lone Tree Cooler uses 6 ingredients, making it more involved 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 Lone Tree 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.