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Coolman Cocktail

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (73)
Coolman Cocktail image
Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
5⁄6 fl oz Ketel One Vodka
5⁄6 fl oz Cointreau L'Unique triple sec liqueur
1 2⁄3 fl oz Apple juice/apple cider (cloudy & unsweetened)
1⁄6 fl oz Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)

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How to make

Glassware

Serve in a Coupe glass

Prepare

  1. Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of orange zest twist.

Method

  1. SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
  2. FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.

Garnish

  1. EXPRESS orange zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
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Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of Coolman Cocktail contains 134 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.1 standard drinks
  • 14.01% alc./vol. (28.02° proof)
  • 15.8 grams of pure alcohol

Values stated for alcohol and calorie content, and number of drinks an ingredient makes should be considered approximate.

History

Adapted from a recipe created in 2001 by Jack Coleman at The Library Bar, Lanesborough Hotel, London, England. Our recipe amended in November 2020 with thanks to feedback by Kjell Eriksson.

Review

Harmonious apple and zesty orange laced with vodka.

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Comments & Discussion

Florian Ruf Premium Member
Maybe I would scale up the vodka a little bit. Otherwise a good cocktail wich interestingly reminds us to mandarines.
score: 2
Andre Derailleur Premium Member
My preference with apple juice is a bison-grass vodka.
score: 2
Chole White
Interesting?! That would be why this reminds me so much of how I first drank Zubrowka.
score: 2
Sandip Gohil
Woof. New recipe is very easy to drink. Contemplated using a citrus vodka but decided to be normal first, then change things later. Very nice bev
score: 2
Kjell Eriksson Premium Member
Okay, this is how it went. First of all, since I use the Oxo 60 ml measuring cup, I avoid as much as possible 5 ml quantities. So I started with 40 ml vodka, 20 ml Triple Sec, 60 ml apple juice (using Innocent), and 5 ml lemon juice (groan). it was much better, less sweet, but something was missing – too little citrus, I thought. So I went for the full cl lemon juice, and that clinched it. However, I will try it with a small quantity of Calvados, after I get some more apple juice in the house.
score: 1
Simon Difford Verified User Premium Member
Many thanks Kjell. After trying original versus yours, I have adopted your recipe. I've not extended to use Calvados as that would be another cocktail (one I'm also keen to try).
score: 1
Kjell Eriksson Premium Member
Well! Yes, that would account for the low ratings. I thought it a bit on the sweet side, though, and I will tweak the proportions of Vodka and Triple Sec and maybe up the lemon juice and see where I land. Thanks!
score: 1
Simon Difford Verified User Premium Member
I'm keen to hear what you end up with.
score: 0
Kjell Eriksson Premium Member
Simon, what were the proportions before the revision?
score: 1
Simon Difford Verified User Premium Member
52.5ml vodka, 15ml triple sec, 60ml apple juice, and 7.5ml lemon juice.
score: 2
Maggie Webster
Bitter & strong
score: 1
Simon Difford Verified User Premium Member
Agreed! I've dramatically scaled back vodka. Thanks for bringing to my attention.
score: 0

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