The first and only time I had this drink was in, of course, New Orleans! I still remember the creamy fresh taste and wouldn't drink anything else during my visit. It is definitely a southern drink and in certain areas in the east.
The trick is to shake it - a lot and vigorously as in the full five minutes Mr. Ramos' original recipe specified. Supposedly you should be able to stand a drinking straw up in the finished product.
RAMOS GIN FIZZ
(adapted from Gary Regan, The Joy of Mixology)
2 ounces of gin
1 ounce cream (I used heavy whipping cream)
1 fresh egg white
3 drops orange flower water(I used 2 measures from the tiny plastic insert in the cap of the bottle)
1/2 ounce simple syrup
1/2 ounce fresh lemon juice
1/2 ounce fresh lime juice
club soda or seltzer water (set aside for topping off the drink)
Combine all ingredients (except club soda) in a cocktail shaker over ice. Wrap the shaker in a tea towel and shale vigorously for five minutes. (it's easier if you have two people to trade off) Strain into a tall, narrow glass (such as a Collins glass or champagne flute) and top off with a splash of club soda or seltzer.
Garnish with an orange wheel, and serve with a straw - and an iced-tea spoon so you can relish every drop!
NOTE: As you can see I garnished with a lime - it's MARCH!!!
before the devil knows your dead.
11 comments:
Barb, I would definitely say waiting for the orange flower water to arrive was worth it ... a beautiful drink.
I can see why you would want to trade off shaking with someone. Five minutes seems like a long time.
Yours looks like a straw COULD stand up in it. So, how did it taste compared to what you remembered?
Not a big gin fan (ever since I got sick on Gin Gimlets quite a few years ago - LOL) but this does sound delightful! What a wonderful photo too~
Cheers!
Barb, what a great looking drink! I saw this madeon Food Network a couple of weeks ago. Nice pics!
Well it sure LOOKS good.
The straw might stand up, but I would be flat out !
That's a great pic too!
Barb, what a pretty drink! I'm sure it tastes as good as it looks too.
Mixology sounds like a good subject to study and your Ramoz Gin Fizz looks delicious. Kathy.
Bottoms Up!
Your drink sounds wonderful and the best thing about mixing it means you have to have a friend to share the shaking and drinking :)
I had the same experience with gin as Susan
Gin is probably my favorite liquor. I will have to try this. It sounds wonderful to me!
Thank you for sharing, and isn't it pretty!!!
XO,
Sheila :-)
This is a pretty drink! 5 minutes of shaking would be a great exercise for the underarm batwings too... LOL ;-) Bo
I'm thinking I might just have to have Dear mix and shake this up for me to go with my corned beef and cabbage tonight!!!
Great looking drink, Barb! I never had one but I'm a fan of gin! Will have to try! Great picture!
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