Ramos Gin Fizz

A Ramos Gin Fizz also known as a New Orleans Fizz dates back to 1888 when it was created by Henry C. Ramos in his bar New Orleans. Before prohibition this drink proved to be very popular, so much so that the Ramos brothers hired "shaker boys" to produce these drinks. However as time pasted the demand was for 'fast drinks' and so the Ramos Gin Fizz slowly became less popular.

However, today, there still is some demand for this unique citrus drink, with its unusual consistency created using egg white and cream.

The Recipe

This recipe serves 1

• 2 measures gin
• 1 measure lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon white sugar or sugar syrup
• 1 measure rose or orange flower water
• 1 measure single cream
• A dash of egg white
• Soda water

Add the gin, lemon juice, sugar, flower water, cream and egg white in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously and strain into an ice filled highball glass and top with soda water.

Variations

For a lighter less fizzy cocktail why not try a Royal Gin Fizz;

• 2 measures gin
• 1 measure lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon white sugar or sugar syrup
• 1 egg white
• Champagne

Add all ingredients except the champagne into a cocktail shaker filled with ice and shake vigorously. Strain into an ice filled Collins glass and top with champagne.