Fill a highball or Collins glass about three-quarters full with ice. Using fresh ice helps keep the drink crisp and chilled without diluting too quickly.

Add citrus and sweetener

Pour 0.5 oz fresh lime juice over the ice. If you prefer a slightly sweeter drink, add 0.25 oz simple syrup. Simple syrup is optional because many White Claw flavors are slightly sweet already.

Top with White Claw

Open a chilled 12 oz can of White Claw and pour it gently into the glass over the back of a spoon or directly down the side to preserve carbonation. Pour until the glass is nearly full (about 9–10 oz of the can), leaving room for garnish.

Stir gently

Use a bar spoon or stirrer to gently combine the lime juice (and syrup, if used) with the seltzer. Stir 3–4 slow revolutions—do not overmix, to avoid flattening the carbonation.

Garnish and serve

Garnish with a lime wedge or wheel on the rim. If using, slap a fresh mint sprig between your palms to release aromatics and float it on top. Serve immediately while cold and fizzy.

Equipment

Use a jigger or measuring spoon to measure lime juice and optional simple syrup. Use a citrus juicer to extract fresh lime juice. Keep White Claw chilled until just before serving to preserve carbonation.