The Ramos Gin Fizz is a classic cocktail that hails from New Orleans, Louisiana. It’s a frothy, creamy cocktail that’s both sweet and sour. Some even describe it as a dessert in a glass due to its light and fluffy texture. The drink was popularized in the late 1800s by bartender Henry C. Ramos and became a signature drink of his bar the Stag’s Head.
The cocktail is served in a Collins glass with a straw and is garnished with a piece of orange or lemon peel. Though it may sound simple, the Ramos Gin Fizz is a bit of an art form to create just right, requiring the perfect balance of ingredients and an active shaking process that can take up to 15 minutes. The result is a deliciously unique cocktail that’s definitely worth a try.
Ingredients
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- 2 oz. Gin
- 1 oz. Simple Syrup
- 1/2 oz. Half & Half
- 1/2 oz. Fresh Lemon juice
- 2 Dashes Orange Flower Water
- 1 Egg White
- Club Soda
Garnish
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- Orange Semi-Circle
Method
*Time spent shaking may vary. Some recipes range from 15 seconds up to a full 15 minutes. This is our preferred sufficient method.*
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- Add all ingredients except club soda into a shaker and dry-shake for about 60 seconds
- Add ice, then continue shaking for an additional 60 seconds
- Strain into a Collins glass
- Top with club soda.
*Tip: pour club soda back into the shaker to pick up remaining cream and egg white mixture and use that to top the cocktail.*
