Lone Tree Cooler recipe
A refreshing classic highball uniting crisp gin, dry vermouth, fresh citrus, and a hint of grenadine.
Method: Shake ·
Glass: Collins Glass ·
Time: 4 min ·
Difficulty: Intermediate ·
Family: The Highball Family
Ingredients
- 2 oz Dry Gin
- 0.5 oz Dry Vermouth
- 0.5 oz Grenadine
- 0.75 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
- 1.5 oz Fresh Orange Juice
- 3 oz Club Soda
How to make a Lone Tree Cooler
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes and add the dry gin, dry vermouth, grenadine, fresh lemon juice, and fresh orange juice.
- Shake the mixture vigorously for approximately 10 to 12 seconds until thoroughly chilled.
- Strain the liquid contents into a tall Collins glass filled with fresh ice cubes.
- Top off the glass with chilled club soda or carbonated water.
- Garnish with an orange wheel and a lemon twist before serving immediately.
Garnish
Garnish with an orange wheel and a lemon twist.
Pro tip
Express fresh orange oils over the rim of the glass before serving to enhance the aromatic botanical profile of the gin and vermouth combination.
History of the Lone Tree Cooler
First appearing in the 1930 Savoy Cocktail Book, the Lone Tree Cooler emerged during an era when tall, effervescent refresher drinks gained immense popularity across international hotel bars. It builds upon the classic Lone Tree cocktail by introducing fresh citrus juices and carbonated soda water.
Flavour profile
Citrusy, Refreshing, Botanical, Fruity
Variations
- London Cooler — Substitute London Dry gin with an earthy navy strength gin and add a dash of orange bitters.
- Tropical Cooler — Replace orange juice with fresh pineapple juice and garnish with a pineapple wedge.
- Sweet Tree Cooler — Use sweet vermouth in place of dry vermouth for a richer, deeper profile.
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