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Built · 1 serving

Vodka Cooler

A balanced built cocktail combining vodka, simple syrup, soda water.

Short answer

Vodka Cooler is a built cocktail made with vodka, simple syrup, soda water, and lemon. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodBuilt
GlassHighball
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Vodka 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
Vodka Cooler ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Vodka60 ml6 cl2 oz4 parts
Simple Syrup15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Soda Water120 ml12 cl4.1 oz8 parts
Lemon1 piece———

Garnish: One short lemon twist

Method

How to make Vodka Cooler

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill the highball, prepare fresh serving ice, and prepare the One short lemon twist.

  2. 02

    Measure vodka, simple syrup, soda water, lemon accurately before opening any carbonated ingredient.

  3. 03

    Add the non-carbonated ingredients directly to the chilled highball.

  4. 04

    Chill a Collins glass and fill it with fresh clear cubed ice, add the vodka and simple syrup, top slowly with cold soda water, stir gently from the bottom until evenly combined, then express and retain one short compact lemon twist at the rim.

  5. 05

    Check the fill level and give one gentle lift with a bar spoon without over-diluting the drink.

  6. 06

    Finish with One short lemon twist and serve immediately.

Tasting profile

What does Vodka 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.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness5 / 5

Quick answers

Vodka Cooler questions

What is in a Vodka Cooler?

Kokto’s build uses vodka, simple syrup, soda water, and lemon.

How long does a Vodka 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 Vodka Cooler prepared?

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

Is a Vodka 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 B053https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rfordatascience/tidytuesday/main/data/2020/2020-05-26/boston_cocktails.csv?row_id=142 · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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