Cocktails

Raspberry Cooler

Raspberry Cooler is a cocktail made with Raspberry Vodka, Lemon-Lime Soda, and Ice. The listed recipe is built and served in a Highball Glass.

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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

Serving tips

Serve Raspberry Cooler tall or well chilled where appropriate. Good ice and enough dilution help the drink stay refreshing from first sip to last. It is commonly matched with seafood, ceviche, salads style pairings.

Taste

What does Raspberry Cooler taste like?

Raspberry Cooler is a longer, more refreshing style of drink. Bubbles, citrus, mixer or dilution help make it easier to sip than a short spirit-forward cocktail.

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?

Practical notes

When to choose it

How to decide if Raspberry Cooler is right for you

Raspberry Cooler is a balanced cocktail choice shaped by berry, raspberry, acidic. Choose it when that flavor direction fits the food, season or mood. The listed serve is about 11.7% ABV, so strength is part of the decision.

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Skip Raspberry Cooler if...

Skip Raspberry Cooler if the listed flavor direction does not match your mood. It leans toward berry, raspberry, acidic, so choose a different page if you want another style.

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.

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 June 18, 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

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.