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Tom Clawlins Cocktail

Like all good inventions, this fun riff on the classic Tom Collins was the product of necessity, with White Claw standing in for club soda.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Drinks
Servings: 1

Ingredients

  • 1½ ounces Old Tom or London dry gin
  • 1 ounce fresh-squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 Mango White Claw or similar spiked seltzer
  • ½ ounce simple syrup (see note) or 1 teaspoon fast-dissolving sugar
  • Garnish: lemon peel and mint

Instructions

  • Add gin, lemon juice and simple syrup to a tall-ish glass. Add a few ice cubes and stir.
  • Top off the glass with the White Claw and stir. (If using sugar instead of simple syrup, sprinkle it on at this point and stir.)
  • Garnish and serve!

Notes

I use a 1:1 ratio of sugar to water for simple syrup. To make it, add 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water to a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, stirring occasionally. When all the sugar has dissolved, pour syrup into a glass jar and stick it in the fridge for all your future cocktail needs.