Kenny's Cooler Recipe: Refreshing Summer Sips

Ever been to Texas Steakhouse? One of the most sought-after things on their menu is their Kenny’s Cooler recipe. It might sound odd that a steakhouse is mostly known for a cocktail. At least that’s what most people think before they get a taste of this beauty.

This Kenny’s Cooler recipe has it all. It’s as simple as it gets and the ingredients are mostly accessible. Crush some ice and let’s get to work.

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• Ingredients
• Instructions
• Substitutions
• Variations
• Equipment
• Storage
• Tips
• Kenny's Cooler Recipe
• Comments

Ingredients

• Coconut rum — 1 ½ oz.
• Peach Schnapps — ¾ oz.
• Maid lemonade — 5 ½ oz.
• Sweet and sour mix — ½ oz.
• Ice — 1 pack.
• Blue Curacao — ½ oz.
• Fruit — for garnish.

Instructions

1. Fill your cocktail shaker with half of the ice.

2. Combine the coconut rum, peach Schnapps, Blue Curacao, and sweet and sour mix.

3. Shake well for half a minute.

4. Crush the rest of the ice and place it in your serving glass.

5. Pour the mixture into your serving glass.

6. Top your drink with maid lemonade.

7. Garnish with your choice of fruits.

Substitutions

• Coconut rum — Coconut rum is both the heart and the soul of a classic Kenny’s Cooler drink. Malibu Coconut Rum is the most famous one, other brands might be better suited for your needs, so don’t be afraid to go for a different one. If coconut rum is not an option, then we recommend using a regular light rum. But it’s important to keep in mind that this one would work better with some coconut extract added to the mix.

• Peach Schnapps — If coconut rum is the most important ingredient in this Texas Roadhouse Kenny’s Cooler recipe, then Peach schnapps would be a close second. It is a key ingredient that provides a rich taste with just enough alcohol. It provides a sweet flavor, with a hint of peach taste. It might not be the most accessible ingredient. Peach vodka does a fine job in replacing Peach Schnapps, although admittedly, it packs a heavier punch. Peach extract is another viable option, and peach soda could be considered as well. Lastly, peach puree deserves a mention as well, although your drink’s texture would be a bit different.

• Blue Curacao — What makes Kenny’s Cooler iconic? Well, although there is probably more than one factor at play, the best answer to this question would probably be the color. Blue Curacao not only provides color but also brings a taste of vanilla and lemon. You could also use Curacao clear liquor, though you will be needing some blue food coloring. The same goes for Grand Marnier and Triple sec as well. Just make sure that you don’t forget the blue food coloring.

• Fruits — Our Kenny’s Cooler recipe allows you to go with any kind of fruit when it comes to garnishing your drink. The most popular choices include cherry, sliced orange, and sliced lime or lemon.

Variations

• Tropical — This drink is already tropical, with coconut rum and Blue Curacao. Still, our Kenny’s Cooler recipe allows you to customize it if you'd rather have it even more tropical. How about replacing the maid lemonade with something different, like mango juice or pineapple juice? They will still provide some much-needed acidity, along with a tropical breeze.

Equipment

• Cocktail shaker.

• Measuring cup.

• Serving glasses.

Storage

• Transfer the leftover Kenny’s Cooler drink into an airtight container, and refrigerate.

• Cocktails are generally best consumed within the following few days, and Kenny’s Cooler is no exception.

Tips

• The ingredients — Yes, you have a lot of alternatives for ingredients, and most will work just fine. The thing is, however, whether you’re going with Grand Marnier with food coloring or with Blue Curacao, you should get the finest quality you can get. Texas Roadhouse is known for that, at least, when it comes to Kenny’s Cooler drink.