1 serving
Highland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Simple Syrup | 2.5 ml | 0.3 cl | 0.1 oz | 1 part |
Soda Water | 60 ml | 6 cl | 2 oz | 24 parts |
Blended Scotch whisky | 60 ml | 6 cl | 2 oz | 24 parts |
Ginger Ale | 90 ml | 9 cl | 3 oz | 36 parts |
Orange | 1 piece | — | — | — |
Garnish: One short narrow orange spiral
Method
How to make Highland Cooler
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Chill the collins, prepare fresh serving ice, and prepare the One short narrow orange spiral.
- 02
Measure simple syrup, soda water, blended scotch, ginger ale, orange accurately before opening any carbonated ingredient.
- 03
Add the non-carbonated ingredients directly to the chilled collins.
- 04
Add the simple syrup and first measure of club soda to a chilled Collins and stir to dissolve. Fill with clear cubed ice, add the Scotch, top with ginger ale, stir once gently, then fit exactly one short narrow orange-peel spiral with only its end over the rim.
- 05
Check the fill level and give one gentle lift with a bar spoon without over-diluting the drink.
- 06
Finish with One short narrow orange spiral and serve immediately.
Tasting profile
What does Highland 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
Highland Cooler questions
What is in a Highland Cooler?
Kokto’s build uses simple syrup, soda water, blended scotch whisky, ginger ale, and orange.
How long does a Highland 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 Highland Cooler prepared?
It uses a built method and is served in a collins. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.
Is a Highland 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 B069https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rfordatascience/tidytuesday/main/data/2020/2020-05-26/boston_cocktails.csv?row_id=119 · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
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