Punches
Wine Cooler
Wine Cooler is an optional alcohol punch built on Red Wine. It leans acidic and citrus. Built and served in a Collins Glass. Expect about 3.9% ABV and roughly 220 kcal (full batch estimate).
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Why: 3 ingredients
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Ingredients
- 2 oz white orRed wineFortified Wine
- 5 ozLemon-lime sodaMixer
- cubesIceDilution
How to Make It
- Mix wine and soft drink.
- Pour into glass.Pour
- Add ice.Add
How to Serve
- Glass
- Collins Glass
- Temperature
- Chilled
- Ice
- Ice
Taste profile
Primary flavours
Supporting notes
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Estimated sensory profile
- Light and refreshing
When to serve
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Lemon-Lime Soda5 oz
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Frequently asked questions
- What is a Wine Cooler?
- The Wine Cooler is a punch made with 3 ingredients, traditionally served in a Collins Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 3.9%. A standard serving contains approximately 220 calories.
- What does a Wine Cooler taste like?
- Wine Cooler has a flavour profile featuring Acidic, Citrus, Dark Fruit, Oak. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
- How strong is a Wine Cooler?
- The Wine Cooler has an ABV of approximately 3.9%. That's approximately 0.45 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 220 kcal, 8.7g sugar, 16.6g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
- When is a Wine Cooler typically served?
- Wine Cooler is often suggested for Party, Summer, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
- What drinks are similar to a Wine Cooler?
- If you enjoy Wine Cooler, the suggestions on this page surface other punches with a similar spirit base or fruit profile. Most punch recipes adapt easily — swap one juice or spirit to create a close variation.
- How much Wine Cooler should I make?
- Punch recipes scale easily — multiply each ingredient by the number of guests. Allow roughly one 150–200ml serving per person per hour. Mix everything except sparkling elements at least an hour ahead and add ice and soda just before serving to preserve carbonation.
- 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 punchs at a glance and find ones with similar character.
- How do I use sensory profiles to find punchs I like?
- Compare the Body, Acidity and Fruitiness of Wine Cooler with other punchs. 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.