Remsen Cooler

Name: Remsen Cooler Cocktail Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 tsp Powdered Sugar; 2 oz Carbonated Water; 2 oz Old Mr. Boston Dry Gin

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The Remsen Cooler is a light, bubbly gin cocktail sweetened with powdered sugar and topped with carbonated water. It's an easy-to-make refresher that balances botanical gin with bright carbonation.

🏷️Equipment: collins glass

Total

5 min

Servings

4

Recipe Source

Visit Mr. Boston Drinks

From Mr. Boston Drinks · by Old Mr. Boston De Luxe Official Bartender's Guide

Ingredients

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1/2 tsp Powdered Sugar
2 oz Carbonated Water
2 oz Old Mr. Boston Dry Gin

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Instructions

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Info 12 oz.
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Tom Collins glass, put:
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1/2 Teaspoon Powdered Sugar
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Carbonated Water
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Stir; fill glass with Cracked Ice and add:
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Boston Dry Gin
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Fill with carbonated water or ginger ale and stir again.
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Insert spiral of orange or lemon peel (or both) and dangle end over rim of glass.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Dissolve the powdered sugar thoroughly in the gin before adding carbonated water to avoid grittiness.
Use chilled carbonated water and glassware for maximum chill and fizz retention.
Add carbonated water last and stir gently to preserve carbonation.
Serve immediately after mixing for the crispest, most refreshing result.

Substitutions

Powdered sugar → simple syrup (use 0.5 oz; smoother dissolution)
Old Mr. Boston Dry Gin → London Dry gin or other dry gin (same ratio)
Carbonated water → ginger ale (adds spice and sweetness)

Storage & make-ahead

Best served fresh immediately after mixing. Not intended for storage.

Equipment

cocktail glass or tall highball glass · bar spoon or stirring spoon

Common Questions

What type of gin works best for a Remsen Cooler?

A dry gin like Old Mr. Boston or any London Dry style works well. The botanicals complement the simplicity of the drink without overpowering the carbonation.