White Claw Recipe

Chill and prepare glass

Place the highball or pint glass in the freezer for 5–10 minutes or fill it with ice and cold water while preparing ingredients to get the glass chilled. If you prefer not to chill the glass, simply proceed with a glass full of fresh ice.

Prepare garnishes

If using fresh fruit, lightly muddle 2 pieces (e.g., 2 raspberries or a slice of mango) in the bottom of the glass to release a bit of flavor, or thread a lime wedge and/or a fruit piece on a cocktail pick for garnish.

Discard any water from the chilled glass if used. Add 1 cup of fresh ice to the glass (or keep glass empty for a more effervescent experience). If you muddled fruit, leave it in the bottom.

Pour 1/2 oz fresh lime juice over the ice (optional). This adds brightness and balances sweetness in some flavors.

Open 1 can of White Claw and slowly pour it into the glass over the back of a spoon (or down the side of the glass) to preserve carbonation. Pour gently to about 3/4 to the top to avoid overflow.

Give the drink a very gentle stir once with a bar spoon to incorporate lime and any muddled fruit without flattening the seltzer.

Garnish with a lime wedge or fruit on a cocktail pick. Serve immediately while cold and fizzy.

Serving tip

No-ice option: for maximum fizz and truer canned flavor, serve White Claw straight from the can into a chilled glass without ice. Add lime wedge for aroma only.

Flavor pairing: match fruit garnish to the White Claw flavor (e.g., raspberries for black cherry variety, lime for lime flavor) to enhance perceived aroma and taste.