The Remsen Cooler is a classic gin-based cocktail blending gin, powdered sugar, and carbonated water for a light, refreshing drink. Its simplicity and subtle sweetness make it an easy choice for warm-weather entertaining.
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Into collins glass, put powdered sugar and 2 oz.
carbonated water.
Add ice cubes and gin.
Fill with carbonated water or ginger ale and stir again.
Insert a spiral of orange or lemon peel (or both) and dangle end over rim of glass.
Best served immediately after preparation. The sugar-gin mixture can be made ahead and refrigerated, but carbonate only at service.
A traditional gin cooler made with gin, powdered sugar, and carbonated water, served over ice for a refreshing, lightly sweetened drink.
Yes—substitute vodka or light rum for gin, though the flavor profile will differ from the classic version.
Yes, dissolve the powdered sugar in gin first to ensure even sweetness throughout the drink.
Pour over ice in a tall glass, top with carbonated water, and stir gently to combine.
Prepare the gin and sugar mixture ahead, but add carbonated water only when serving to maintain carbonation.
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