Remsen Cooler
Scotch and soda with a long lemon peel. An 1880s cooler.
Built in glass · Highball · Easy · about 2 minutes · about 12% ABV
Ingredients
- 60 ml Blended Scotch
- 120 ml Soda water
- Long lemon peel (garnish)
Method
- Ice the glass
- Pour 60 ml blended Scotch into the glass
- Top with 120 ml soda water
- Stir once
- Garnish
About the Remsen Cooler
The highball family. A highball is a spirit topped with a larger amount of mixer and served tall over ice. The style spread in the 1890s, when Scotch and soda became fashionable, and where the name came from is still debated. Highballs are the easiest drinks to make well: a cold glass, plenty of ice and a fresh mixer.
Remsen Cooler FAQ
What's in a Remsen Cooler?
60 ml blended scotch, 120 ml soda water, garnished with long lemon peel.
How strong is a Remsen Cooler?
About 12% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.9 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is about as strong as a glass of wine or lighter.
Should I shake or stir a Remsen Cooler?
Neither. Build it straight in the glass over ice, then give it one gentle stir.
What glass do you serve a Remsen Cooler in?
A highball, about 350 ml. Serve it over ice. No highball? Use any tall, straight-sided glass.
