Ramos Gin Fizz (New Orleans)
New Orleans' legendary 12-minute shake — gin, cream, egg white, and orange flower water beaten into a cloud. The ultimate brunch showpiece.
Served in a Collins glass · Garnish: None — the foam is the garnish · Difficulty: hard
Ingredients
- 2 oz London Dry Gin
- 0.5 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
- 0.5 oz Fresh Lime Juice
- 0.75 oz Simple Syrup
- 1 oz Heavy Cream
- 1 piece Egg White
- 3 dashes Orange Flower Water
- 1 drop Vanilla Extract (optional)
- 2 oz Soda Water
Instructions
- Combine everything except soda in a shaker without ice.
- Dry-shake for at least 3 minutes (12 is traditional) until frothy.
- Add ice and continue shaking for 1 minute more.
- Strain into a tall glass without ice.
- Slowly pour soda water down the side — it lifts the foam dramatically.