Fruit Cooler

The Fruit Cooler is a refreshing cocktail that combines a medley of fresh fruits with a splash of citrus juice and a hint of mint.

  • 5 min
  • Easy
  • Highball Glass
  • 7 ingredients
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Fruit Cooler

Ingredients

1
  • Apple juice1 can frozen
  • Strawberries1 cup
  • Sugar2 tblsp
  • Lemon1
  • Apple1
  • Soda water1 L
  • Ice

Method

  1. Toss strawberries with sugar, and let sit overnight in refrigerator.
  2. Cut lemon, reserve two slices.
  3. Juice the rest.
  4. Mix together the lemon juice, strawberries, apple juice, and soda water.
  5. Add slices of lemon (decor, really).
  6. In glasses, put ice cubes, and a slice of apple.
  7. Pour drink in, and serve.
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What you need

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Highball glasses

Tall and straight, 10 to 12 oz, with a heavy base.

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A double jigger

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The hero bottle

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Where it comes from

The Fruit Cooler represents a modern approach to refreshing, non-spirit-forward cocktails that emerged in the contemporary craft cocktail movement. This vibrant drink celebrates the natural sweetness and acidity of fresh fruits, becoming a favorite for daytime celebrations and health-conscious entertaining.

Tips from the bar

  • Use freshly pressed fruit juices
  • build in a tall glass with crushed ice
  • layer fruits for visual appeal
  • use seasonal fruits for optimal flavor
  • stir gently to combine flavors

Twists worth trying

Berry Cooler
A berry-focused version with raspberries and strawberries
Tropical Fruit Punch
a tropical combination featuring mango and pineapple
Green Cooler
a green variation with cucumber and kiwi

What to eat with it

  • Fresh fruit skewers
  • light sandwiches
  • summer salads
  • fruit-filled pastries
  • sorbet
  • lemon bars
  • grilled chicken skewers

The finished drink

Fruit Cooler

Questions

What is in a Fruit Cooler?

A Fruit Cooler is made with apple juice, strawberries, sugar, lemon, apple, soda water, ice.

What glass do you use for a Fruit Cooler?

Serve a Fruit Cooler in a highball glass.

What does a Fruit Cooler taste like?

Expect refreshing, fruity, light.

What can I make with Apple juice?

We have 9 drinks built around Apple juice. See them all on the Apple juice page.

More with Apple juice

Every Apple juice drink →
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