Desert Cooler
Shake ∙ 3 min ∙ 15.8% ABV ∙
The Desert Cooler is a shaken gin highball of London dry gin, cherry liqueur, and fresh orange juice topped with ginger beer. Fruity cherry sweetness meets sharp ginger spice, with juniper humming underneath and a fizzy, citrus-bright finish suited to a hot afternoon.
Ingredients
1
Servings
Garnish
Instructions for 1 serving
- Pre-chill a glass
- Shake the first 3 ingredients with ice: London dry gin 60 mlCherry liqueur 25 mlOrange juice 45 ml
- Strain into the ice-filled glass while also pouring Ginger beer 60 ml
- Garnish with an orange wheel
Tips
- Shake the gin, cherry liqueur, and fresh orange juice hard with ice, but add the ginger beer after straining to preserve its carbonation.
- Strain over fresh ice in the Collins glass and let the ginger beer go in alongside the pour, as the build does, rather than stirring it in afterwards.
- Strain the shaken mix through a fine mesh into the glass to remove ice shards and pulp before topping, keeping the drink clear.
- Cut a wide orange wheel and rest it on the rim rather than dropping it in, so its oils release slowly as it's sipped.
