Cocktails
Rum Cooler
Rum Cooler is an alcoholic cocktail built on Rum. It leans citrus and vanilla. Built and served in a Collins Glass. Expect about 14.6% ABV and roughly 272 kcal (estimated per recipe).
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How hard is it to make?
Why: 3 ingredients, stirred drink, requires bar spoon
Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.
How to Make It
- Pour the rum and soda into a Collins glass almost filled with ice cubes.Pour
- Stir well and garnish with the lemon wedge.Stirred
How to Serve
- Glass
- Collins Glass
- Temperature
- Chilled
- Ice
- Cubed ice
- Method
- Stirred
Taste profile
Primary flavours
Supporting notes
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Estimated sensory profile
- Bright and citrusy
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.
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Lemon-Lime Soda4 oz
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Frequently asked questions
- What is a Rum Cooler?
- The Rum Cooler is a cocktail made with 3 ingredients, traditionally served in a Collins Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 14.6%. A standard serving contains approximately 272 calories.
- What does a Rum Cooler taste like?
- Rum Cooler has a flavour profile featuring Citrus, Vanilla, Acidic. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
- How strong is a Rum Cooler?
- The Rum Cooler has an ABV of approximately 14.6%. That's approximately 1.46 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 272 kcal, 6.5g sugar, 11.8g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
- When is a Rum Cooler typically served?
- Rum Cooler is often suggested for Summer, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
- What drinks are similar to a Rum Cooler?
- If you enjoy Rum 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 Rum Cooler at home?
- Yes. The Rum Cooler uses 3 ingredients, making it easy 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 Rum 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.