Name: Harvard Cooler
Prep time: 2 min
Total time: 2 min
Yield: 1 cocktail
Cuisine: Cocktails
Ingredients: 2 oz apple brandy; ¾ oz lemon juice; ½ oz simple syrup; 3 oz ginger ale

A classic Prohibition-era cooler that lets apple brandy shine — shaken with lemon and sugar, then topped with ginger ale in a tall glass. Crisp apple character, gentle spice from the ginger ale, and citrus brightness make it a supremely drinkable long drink.

build in glass

collins glass

apple brandy

lemon juice

simple syrup

ginger ale

lemon wedge

Harvard Cooler

Cocktails with prominent non-citrus fruit character, such as apple, pear, peach, or cherry. Fruity drinks can range from delicate and floral to bold and jammy.

Fruity

Cocktails designed to cool and revive — light, bright, and often long. Refreshing drinks shine in summer and warm weather.

Refreshing

Cocktails where lemon, lime, orange, or grapefruit drive the flavor. Citrus notes add brightness, acidity, and aromatic zest to a drink.

Citrus

Cocktails that feel clean, dry, and snappy, often highlighting a single spirit with a light modifier. Crisp drinks are common in highballs and classic martinis.

Harvard Cooler

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