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.
| Ingredient | Amount | cl | oz | parts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
London dry gin | 60 ml | 6 cl | 2 oz | 2.7 parts |
Orange Juice | 45 ml | 4.5 cl | 1.5 oz | 2 parts |
Cherry liqueur | 22.5 ml | 2.3 cl | 0.8 oz | 1 part |
Ginger Beer | 90 ml | 9 cl | 3 oz | 4 parts |
Garnish: Orange wheel
Method
How to make Desert Cooler
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Chill the collins thoroughly and prepare the Orange wheel before mixing.
- 02
Measure london dry gin, orange juice, cherry liqueur, ginger beer accurately and add them to a clean cocktail shaker.
- 03
Fill the shaker about three-quarters full with solid ice cubes and seal it firmly.
- 04
Shake the gin, orange juice, and cherry liqueur with ice; strain into the ice-filled Collins glass while adding the ginger beer.
- 05
Fine-strain into the chilled collins so no small ice fragments reach the drink.
- 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.
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




