The Ramos Gin Fizz is a creamy, refreshing gin cocktail famous for its unique texture and citrusy flavor, originating in New Orleans. Created by Henry C. Ramos in the 1880s, this cocktail is one of the most iconic drinks in cocktail history, and its preparation is as much an art as the drink is delicious. Known for its long shake time to achieve that signature creamy froth, the Ramos Gin Fizz is well worth the effort.
Ramos Gin Fizz Cocktail Recipe
Cuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy
Servings
1
servingsPrep time
8
minutesCalories
231
kcal
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Ingredients
60 ml 2 fl oz gin
15 ml 1/2 fl oz fresh lemon juice
15 ml 1/2 fl oz fresh lime juice
30 ml 1 fl oz simple syrup
60 ml 2 fl oz heavy cream
1 1 egg white
3 drops 3 drops orange flower water
Soda water, to top off
Ice
Equipment
Cocktail Shaker
Hawthorne strainer
Jigger
Citrus press
Bar spoon
Highball glass
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add gin, lemon juice, lime juice, simple syrup, heavy cream, egg white, and orange flower water.
- Without ice, shake the ingredients vigorously for about 1 minute to start creating the foamy texture.
- Add ice to the shaker and shake again for 2-3 minutes (or up to 5 minutes for the classic fluffy texture). This helps chill and further aerate the mixture.
- Strain the mixture into a chilled highball glass without ice. Let it settle for a few seconds, then slowly top with soda water to create a thick, foamy head that rises above the rim of the glass.
- Gently stir with a long spoon to blend the soda and base. Serve immediately to keep the frothy texture.
Notes
- For the best results, perform a longer dry shake if possible to get the maximum foam. If you don’t want to shake it for so long, you can use a small electric whisk for a few seconds after the dry shake to create that creamy, silky head more easily.
