Ramos Gin Fizz
A classic New Orleans cocktail, the Ramos Gin Fizz is known for its signature fluffy texture. This recipe guides you through shaking gin, cream, citrus, sugar, egg white, and floral notes, then topping with club soda for a tall, creamy, and refreshing drink.
Equipment
- 1 Cocktail Shaker Essential for emulsifying egg white and chilling
- 1 Jigger For precise measurement of liquids
- 1 Strainer To separate liquid from ice and egg foam
- 1 Tall Glass Traditionally served in a Collins glass
- 1 Bar Spoon For gently incorporating club soda
Ingredients
Main
- 1.5 cups ice
- 2 fluid ounces gin
- 2 fluid ounces cold half-and-half
- 0.5 fluid ounce lemon juice
- 0.5 fluid ounce lime juice
- 2 teaspoons white sugar
- 1 egg white
- 3 dashes orange flower water
- 1 dash vanilla extract
- 1 fluid ounce cold club soda or as needed
Instructions
- Combine gin, half-and-half, lemon juice, lime juice, sugar, egg white, orange flower water, and vanilla extract in a cocktail shaker.
- Secure the lid and perform a dry shake (without ice) for about 15-20 seconds to emulsify the egg white.
- Fill the shaker with ice cubes.
- Secure the lid again and perform a vigorous wet shake for at least 60 seconds, or until the shaker is extremely cold.
- Double strain the mixture into a chilled tall glass, such as a Collins glass, to remove ice shards and any unmixed egg white.
- Hold the glass upright and slowly pour the cold club soda into the center, allowing the foam to rise to the top.
- Add club soda until the glass is full and the foam reaches just above the rim.
- Allow the cocktail to stand for a minute or two for the foam to fully rise and settle.
- Serve immediately and enjoy the frothy texture.
Notes
Mastering the Ramos Gin Fizz requires extensive shaking. Perform a 'dry shake' (without ice) first to emulsify the egg white and build significant foam. Then, add ice and 'wet shake' vigorously for at least 60 seconds, ideally longer, until the shaker is thoroughly chilled and frosty. The key to the iconic foam layer is the long, hard shake. Use fresh lemon and lime juice for best flavor. Add the club soda slowly after straining to allow the foam to rise.