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Shaken · 1 serving

Desert Cooler

A balanced shaken cocktail combining london dry gin, orange juice, cherry liqueur.

Short answer

Desert Cooler is a shaken cocktail made with london dry gin, orange juice, cherry liqueur, and ginger beer. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassCollins
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Desert Cooler ingredients

These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Desert Cooler ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
London dry gin60 ml6 cl2 oz2.7 parts
Orange Juice45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz2 parts
Cherry liqueur22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1 part
Ginger Beer90 ml9 cl3 oz4 parts

Garnish: Orange wheel

Method

How to make Desert Cooler

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill the collins thoroughly and prepare the Orange wheel before mixing.

  2. 02

    Measure london dry gin, orange juice, cherry liqueur, ginger beer accurately and add them to a clean cocktail shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker about three-quarters full with solid ice cubes and seal it firmly.

  4. 04

    Shake the gin, orange juice, and cherry liqueur with ice; strain into the ice-filled Collins glass while adding the ginger beer.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled collins so no small ice fragments reach the drink.

  6. 06

    Finish with Orange wheel and serve immediately while very cold.

Tasting profile

What does Desert Cooler taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are freshness (5/5) and sweetness (3/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness5 / 5

Quick answers

Desert Cooler questions

What is in a Desert Cooler?

Kokto’s build uses london dry gin, orange juice, cherry liqueur, and ginger beer.

How long does a Desert Cooler take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 5 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Desert Cooler prepared?

It uses a shaken method and is served in a collins. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Desert 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 B016https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/634/desert-cooler · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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