Cocktails

Raspberry Cooler

Raspberry Cooler is an alcoholic cocktail built on Raspberry Vodka. It leans berry, raspberry and acidic. Built and served in a Highball Glass. Expect about 11.7% ABV and roughly 275 kcal (estimated per recipe).

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Cocktailalcoholic11.7% ABV3 ingredients

At a Glance

275 kcalCalories

11.7%ABV

6.5gSugar

14.8gCarbs

1.17Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition.

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How hard is it to make?

Moderatestirred drink

Why: 3 ingredients, stirred drink, requires bar spoon

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

2 ozRaspberry vodkaBase Spirit
4 ozLemon-lime sodaMixer
as neededIceDilution

How to Make It

Pour the raspberry vodka and soda into a Highball glass almost filled with ice cubes.Pour
Stir well.Stirred

How to Serve

Glass: Highball Glass
Temperature: Chilled
Ice: Cubed ice
Method: Stirred

Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

BerryRaspberryAcidic

Supporting notes

Citrus

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong

BodyLight – Full

SweetnessDry – Sweet

AcidityFlat – Crisp

FruitinessEarthy – Fruity

What do these dimensions mean?

When to serve

SummerSuggested from its citrus notes.

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

Diet & lifestyle

Compatible, based on the listed ingredients

Gluten-Free Vegan Vegetarian

May be limited

Low-Sugar

Not compatible

Keto

Not enough information

Low-Carb

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

Alternatives to try

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Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Lemon-Lime Soda4 oz

SpriteGood swap

How much to use: Use the same amount.
What changes: Sprite is usually a close substitute for lemon-lime soda.

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.

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Last updated June 18, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

What is a Raspberry Cooler?: The Raspberry Cooler is a cocktail made with 3 ingredients, traditionally served in a Highball Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 11.7%. A standard serving contains approximately 275 calories.
What does a Raspberry Cooler taste like?: Raspberry Cooler has a flavour profile featuring Berry, Raspberry, Acidic, Citrus. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
How strong is a Raspberry Cooler?: The Raspberry Cooler has an ABV of approximately 11.7%. That's approximately 1.17 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 275 kcal, 6.5g sugar, 14.8g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is a Raspberry Cooler typically served?: Raspberry Cooler is often suggested for Summer, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to a Raspberry Cooler?: If you enjoy Raspberry 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 Raspberry Cooler at home?: Yes. The Raspberry Cooler uses 3 ingredients, making it easy to prepare at home. You will need a Highball 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 Raspberry 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.