Raspberry Cooler

The Raspberry Cooler is a refreshing cocktail that combines the vibrant flavors of fresh raspberries with crisp soda and a hint of citrus.

  • 5 min
  • Easy
  • Highball glass
  • 3 ingredients
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Raspberry Cooler

Ingredients

1

Method

  1. Pour the raspberry vodka and soda into a highball glass almost filled with ice cubes.
  2. Stir well.
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What you need

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A long bar spoon

Long enough to reach the bottom of a tall glass, with a twisted stem.

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Highball glasses

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

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A double jigger

Marked in oz and ml, with lines inside for the small measures.

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The hero bottle

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Where it comes from

The Raspberry Cooler is a classic summer refreshment that evolved from 19th-century cordial drinks mixed with soda water. Bartenders refined the recipe using fresh raspberries and premium spirits to create an elegant, approachable cocktail. It remains a staple on contemporary brunch and poolside menus.

Tips from the bar

  • Muddle fresh raspberries gently to avoid bitter seeds
  • use full-bodied white wine or rosé
  • add fresh lemon juice for brightness
  • serve over crushed ice
  • garnish with fresh raspberry and mint sprig

Twists worth trying

Sparkling Raspberry Cooler
Incorporates sparkling wine for effervescence
Vodka Raspberry Cooler
uses vodka as the spirit base for clarity
Raspberry Champagne Cooler
adds champagne for luxury and effervescence

What to eat with it

  • Raspberry tart
  • vanilla cheesecake
  • lemon shortbread
  • herb-crusted chicken
  • goat cheese appetizers
  • fresh berry compote

The finished drink

Raspberry Cooler

Questions

What is in a Raspberry Cooler?

A Raspberry Cooler is made with raspberry vodka, lemon-lime soda, ice.

What glass do you use for a Raspberry Cooler?

Serve a Raspberry Cooler in a highball glass.

What does a Raspberry Cooler taste like?

Expect fruity, refreshing, tart.

What can I make with Raspberry vodka?

We have 2 drinks built around Raspberry vodka. See them all on the Raspberry vodka page.

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