The Remsen Cooler is a gin-forward highball that combines Mr. Boston Gin with a touch of powdered sugar and carbonated water for a refreshing, lightly sweetened drink.
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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 fresh immediately after mixing. If pre-batching the gin and sugar base, store in a sealed bottle at room temperature and add carbonated water and ice at serving time.
A London Dry-style gin like Mr. Boston Gin is ideal, though any quality gin will work. The gin's botanicals should be clean and not overly aromatic.
Yes, dissolve the powdered sugar in a small amount of water or gin first, then add to the drink to ensure it incorporates smoothly.
Mix the gin and sweetener base ahead, but add carbonated water and ice only when serving to maintain carbonation and chill.
A Remsen Cooler uses carbonated water as its base, while fizzes typically include citrus juice and egg white for body and texture.
Yes—use ½ oz simple syrup (or ¼ tsp liquid equivalent) as a direct substitute for powdered sugar.
