Modern American Drinks by George J. Kappeler (1895, p.47) — George J. Kappeler 1895
| lemon peel — lemon rind | acid | |
| 1.5 jigger | Catawba wine | base |
| 1 bottle | Soda water — plain soda | dilution |
| 1 whole | ice — piece of ice | other |
- Pare a lemon so as to leave the rind in one spiral-shaped piece.
- Place a piece of ice inside the rind and put both into a long Collins glass.
- Add the Catawba wine and a cold bottle of plain soda.
- Stir and serve.
Garnish: Spiral lemon rind
Ice: One piece
- Nose
- Fresh lemon oil and sparkling wine notes lead the drink immediately.
- Palate
- The cooler is lighter and more decorative than a cup, relying on bright citrus presentation and simple carbonated dilution rather than sugar and multiple modifiers.
- Finish
- The finish is crisp, vinous, and refreshing.
- Summary
- A wine cooler that shows the Collins glass becoming a platform for lighter decorative refreshers.
Catawba Cooler is useful because it marks a branch where the long iced glass becomes a form in its own right, carrying wine and citrus display rather than a compact cocktail base.
The spiral rind is not just for appearance. It actively perfumes the drink as it is consumed.