Modern American Drinks by George J. Kappeler (1895, p.47) — George J. Kappeler 1895
| lemon peel — spiral lemon rind | acid | |
| 1.5 jigger | claret — claret | base |
| 1 bottle | Soda water — plain soda | dilution |
| 1 whole | ice — piece of ice | other |
- Prepare the drink the same as Catawba Cooler, using claret in place of Catawba.
Garnish: Spiral lemon rind
Ice: One piece
- Nose
- Red wine and lemon oil give the cooler a slightly deeper aromatic profile than the Catawba version.
- Palate
- Claret adds more tannic depth and berry character, but the form remains that of a bright simple cooler rather than a full cup.
- Finish
- The finish is refreshing, lightly vinous, and clean.
- Summary
- A red-wine cooler that preserves the stripped, sparkling side of cup and cooler service.
This is useful because it shows how easily the cooler form could migrate across wine bases while keeping the same glass, garnish, and refreshment logic.