
Lone Tree Cooler
Gin and dry vermouth built tall over sugared soda water, dressed with lemon peel and an orange spiral. A dry, sparkling garden-party pour.
Easy
Difficulty
4 min
Time
180 Cal
Calories
1
Serving
Flavor profile
Gin
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Orange Peel(optional)· not in your bar
- Powdered Sugar· not in your bar
Or swap: Simple Syrup — dissolves instantly, Sugar — stir well to dissolve
- Dry Vermouth· not in your bar
Or swap: Blanc Vermouth — slightly sweeter, Lillet Blanc — lighter, citrusy
- Soda Water· not in your bar
Or swap: Lemon-Lime Soda — sweeter, citrusy, Tonic Water — adds a bittersweet edge
- Lemon Peel(optional)· not in your bar
- Gin· not in your bar
Or swap: Old Tom Gin — slightly softer and sweeter, Vodka — cleaner, less botanical
Instructions
Stir powdered sugar and 2 oz. carbonated water in a collins glass.
Fill glass with ice.
Add gin and vermouth, and stir.
Fill with carbonated water and stir again.
Add the twist of lemon peel and the orange spiral so that the end dangles over rim of glass.
Pairs well with
Stretched with soda and citrus, this cooler likes light, crunchy snacks:
- Veggie chips
- Citrus-marinated mozzarella
- Turkey pinwheels
- Salted rice crackers




