The Gin Fizz, also know as the The New Orleans Fizz or the Ramos Gin Fizz. It’s almost too perfect.
Well, yeah, it is too perfect — see, it’s named the New Orleans Fizz because it’s from New Orleans, invented in 1888. There’s that. Oh, the Ramos part? That’s because the inventor was named — you guessed it — Henry C. Ramos. Yet another mystery solved: Ramos Gin Fizz.
When you look at the recipe of the drink, you’ll notice many ingredients. Each one is important. I won’t go so far as to say each one is more important than the last (that’s for Max Power!), but each one is important — don’t skimp.
This is a cooling drink on a warm, muggy day. Light, citrusy, refreshing and just what the bartender ordered. Or grab a Grog and pretend like you’re at Jean Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop (oldest bar in America, don’t’cha know?).
There’s one important step to this drink: shake it. When you’re tired, shake some more. When you feel like your arms are about ready to fall off, shake a little more. This has both heavy cream and egg whites in it — meaning there’s a lot in here to froth. You’re going to want to homogenize everything nicely, and that requires some serious work.
It’s worth it. Stay on target! Then enjoy a Ramos Gin Fizz whenever you need something a little extra special!
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The Gin Fizz
- Total Time: 5 mins
- Yield: 1 drink
Description
A citrusy, gin-based New Orleans classic cocktail that is almost too perfect.
Ingredients
- 2 oz. GIN
- 1 oz. HEAVY CREAM
- 1 EGG WHITE
- 1/2 oz. LEMON JUICE
- 1/2 oz. LIME JUICE
- 2 TSP. SUPERFINE SUGAR
- 2-3 DROPS ORANGE FLOWER WATER
- CLUB SODA
- GLASS TYPE: COLLINS GLASS
Instructions
- Add all ingredients except club soda into your shaker with ice.
- Shake for a minute.
- Shake for one more minute.
- Strain into your Collins glass.
- Top with club soda.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Drinks
