1 serving
California Cooler ingredients
These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.
| Ingredient | Amount | cl | oz | parts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 London dry gin | 45 ml | 4.5 cl | 1.5 oz | 3 parts |
 Sauvignon Blanc–Thyme Syrup | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 1 part |
 Celery Juice | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 1 part |
 Lime Juice | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 1 part |
 Sparkling wine | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 2 parts |
 Thyme | 1 piece | — | — | — |
Garnish: Exactly one short fresh thyme sprig
Method
How to make California Cooler
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Chill a clear coupe, measure the sparkling wine separately, and reserve exactly one short fresh thyme sprig.
- 02
Measure the gin, Sauvignon Blanc–thyme syrup, fresh celery juice, and fresh lime juice into a shaker.
- 03
Fill the shaker with solid ice and shake until the still mixture is thoroughly chilled.
- 04
Fine-strain into the chilled coupe so no celery pulp or ice chips remain.
- 05
Top slowly with the chilled sparkling wine without shaking away its carbonation.
- 06
Garnish with exactly the single short thyme sprig and serve immediately.
Tasting profile
What does California Cooler taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are freshness (5/5) and sourness (4/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Quick answers
California Cooler questions
What is in a California Cooler?
Kokto’s build uses london dry gin, sauvignon blanc–thyme syrup, celery juice, lime juice, sparkling wine, and thyme.
How long does a California Cooler take to make?
The governed recipe allows about 6 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.
How is a California Cooler prepared?
It uses a shaken method and is served in a coupe. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.
Is a California Cooler alcohol-free?
No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.
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Evidence
Sources & editorial note
The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.
- Cocktail App English editorial catalog B105https://imbibemagazine.com/recipe/california-cooler-cocktail/ · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
- Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved