Mocktails

Pike's Peak Cooler

Pike's Peak Cooler is a non-alcoholic mocktail. It leans sweet and apple. Shaken and served in a Collins Glass. Expect roughly 171 kcal (estimated per recipe).

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Mocktailnon_alcoholic4 ingredients

At a Glance

171 kcalCalories

19.9gSugar

22.5gCarbs

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?

Moderateshaken drink

Why: 4 ingredients, shaken drink, requires rimmed glass, requires shaker

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

2.0 ozCiderMixer
1.0 ozJuice of a LemonJuice
1.0 ozPowdered SugarSweetener
to tasteWhole EggEgg Or Foamer

Contains an egg ingredient. Prepare with a fresh, safe egg; those who should avoid raw egg may prefer to skip it.

How to Make It

Shake with ice and strain into Collins glass with cracked ice.Shaken
Fill with cider and stir.Stirred
Insert a spiral of orange or lemon peel (or both) and dangle over rim of glass.Rim

How to Serve

Glass: Collins Glass
Temperature: Chilled
Ice: Ice
Method: Shaken

Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

Sweet Apple

Supporting notes

Fruity Citrus Sparkling Tart

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

SweetnessDry – Sweet

AcidityFlat – Crisp

FruitinessEarthy – Fruity

Non-alcoholic
Noticeably sweet
Bright and citrusy

What do these dimensions mean?

When to serve

Low / No AlcoholSuggested from the drink's flavour and 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.

Food pairings

Salads BrunchLight Snacks

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 Vegetarian

Not compatible

KetoLow-CarbLow-SugarVegan

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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

Juice Of A Lemon1.0 oz

Lime JuiceWorks, with a noticeable change

How much to use: Start with the same amount, then adjust sweetness if the drink tastes too sharp.
What changes: Lime juice can usually replace lemon juice, but the drink becomes sharper and more tropical.

Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Powdered Sugar1.0 oz

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.

Vegetarian-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 Pike's Peak Cooler?: The Pike's Peak Cooler is a non-alcoholic cocktail made with 4 ingredients, traditionally served in a Collins Glass. It is a non-alcoholic drink. A standard serving contains approximately 171 calories.
What does a Pike's Peak Cooler taste like?: Pike's Peak Cooler has a flavour profile featuring Sweet, Apple, Fruity. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with a Pike's Peak Cooler?: Pike's Peak Cooler pairs well with Salads, Brunch, Light Snacks. The pairing is based on complementary flavour profiles from the recipe's ingredients.
How strong is a Pike's Peak Cooler?: The Pike's Peak Cooler is alcohol-free. This recipe is estimated to contain approximately 171 kcal. Calorie content varies based on the juices, syrups and mixers used.
When is a Pike's Peak Cooler typically served?: Pike's Peak Cooler is often suggested for Low / No Alcohol, Summer, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to a Pike's Peak Cooler?: If you enjoy Pike's Peak Cooler, the "similar flavour profile" suggestions on this page point to other mocktails that share its flavour balance. Many classic cocktails also have non-alcoholic adaptations built around the same balance.
Can I make a Pike's Peak Cooler at home?: Yes. The Pike's Peak Cooler uses 4 ingredients, making it straightforward to prepare at home. You will need a Collins Glass. Use fresh juices and quality syrups 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 mocktails at a glance and find ones with similar character.
How do I use sensory profiles to find mocktails I like?: Compare the Body, Acidity and Fruitiness of Pike's Peak Cooler with other mocktails. 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.