Best 8 Ramos Fizz Recipes

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Ramos Fizz, a classic American cocktail, is a frothy, citrusy, and creamy masterpiece that has captivated cocktail enthusiasts for over a century. Created in the late 1880s by New Orleans bartender Henry C. Ramos, this iconic drink is characterized by its unique combination of ingredients and its signature fluffy texture. With a blend of gin, lime juice, lemon juice, sugar, cream, egg white, and orange flower water, Ramos Fizz strikes a perfect balance between sweet, sour, and refreshing flavors. While its preparation may seem elaborate, the resulting cocktail is an absolute delight for the senses, making it a favorite among cocktail connoisseurs. In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into the fascinating history of the Ramos Fizz, explore its unique ingredients, and provide step-by-step instructions for crafting this legendary cocktail at home. Whether you're a seasoned mixologist or a cocktail enthusiast seeking to expand your repertoire, this guide will equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to create the perfect Ramos Fizz that will impress your friends and family.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

RAMOS GIN FIZZ



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 2h5m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup sugar
1 cup water
4 cups (32 ounces) top shelf gin
1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
4 teaspoons orange blossom water
1 cup light cream (use only a splash for each serving)
4 ounces club soda
Ice cubes for shaking
1/4 slices of lime and/or orange, for garnishing

Steps:

  • 1. Combine sugar and 1 cup water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil until sugar dissolves. Remove this simple syrup from heat and cool completely. Stir gin, lemon juice, lime juice, simple syrup, and orange blossom water together in a large pitcher. Refrigerate until chilled.
  • 2. Pour 4 ounces of gin mixture, 1 cup of ice, and a splash of light cream into a cocktail shaker. Shake vigorously until frothy, about 30 seconds. Strain into a highball glass. Top with club soda and garnish with citrus slices.

THE ORIGINAL RAMOS GIN FIZZ



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The Original Ramos Gin Fizz

Provided by Waldorf Astoria

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 oz Simple Syrup (original recipe calls for 1 tbs powered sugar)
3-4 drops Orange Flower Water
1/2 oz Lemon Juice
1/2 oz Lime Juice
1 1/2 oz Gin (Old Tom is preferable)
1 Egg White
2 oz Heavy Cream
Seltzer Water

Steps:

  • Fill a Collins glass with ice and set aside to chill.
  • In a glass shaker, add all of the ingredients.
  • Add ice to the shaker.
  • Shake vigorously 50 times.
  • Strain into the chilled Collins glass.
  • Add Seltzer water until it froths just above the top of the glass.
  • No garnish needed.

RAMOS GIN FIZZ



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Provided by Eben Freeman

Categories     Gin     Milk/Cream     Alcoholic     Egg     Cocktail Party     Mardi Gras     Wedding     Cocktail     Lime     Lemon Juice     Drink     New York

Yield Makes 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup (2 ounces) gin
1 dash (3 to 4 drops) orange blossom water*
1 large egg white
1 tablespoon (1/2 ounce) half-and-half
1 tablespoon (1/2 ounce) fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon (1/2 ounce) fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon (1/2 ounce) simple syrup
1 cup ice cubes
2 tablespoons (1 ounce) seltzer

Steps:

  • *Also called orange flower water; available in liquor stores and in the specialty foods section of some supermarkets.
  • In large cocktail shaker, combine gin, orange blossom water, egg white, half-and-half, lemon juice, lime juice, and simple syrup. Shake vigorously for 25 seconds. Add ice and shake for 30 seconds more.
  • Strain mixture into 8-ounce glass. Slowly pour soda water down inside edge of shaker to loosen remaining froth. Gently ease soda water/froth mix onto drink and serve.

RAMOS FIZZ



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When you awake in the morning after a few too many you may very well need to have a Ramos Fizz to get you back on your feet. Henrico C. Ramos created the Ramos Fizz in 1888 at the Imperial Cabinet Saloon in New Orleans, Louisiana. This wonderful pick me up combines all the ingredients to get you up and running again. A little hair of the dog in the form of the gin, protein from the egg white, and cream to coat the stomach.

Provided by MGM

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Cocktail Recipes     Gin Drinks Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ½ fluid ounces premium gin
½ fluid ounce cointreau
½ fluid ounce rock candy syrup
2 fluid ounces half-and-half
1 fluid ounce freshly squeezed orange juice
1 fluid ounce fresh sour
1 dash orange flower water
1 egg white
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
nutmeg

Steps:

  • Stick blend all ingredients until well mixed. Pour into an ice filled, 16 ounce glass. Garnish with fresh nutmeg.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353.5 calories, Carbohydrate 33.6 g, Cholesterol 22.3 mg, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 27.7 mg, Sugar 20.6 g

RAMOS GIN FIZZ



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Categories     Gin     Milk/Cream     Alcoholic     Egg     Cocktail Party     Cocktail     Lemon     Lime     House & Garden     Drink

Yield Serves 1.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Cut lemon
Superfine sugar
2 ounces gin
1 egg white
2 tablespoons cream
1/2 teaspoon orange-flower water
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 1/2 tablespoons lime juice
1/2 cup crushed ice
Club soda (optional)

Steps:

  • Rub the rim of a highball glass with lemon and dip into sugar to frost. Combine all ingredients except the soda in a cocktail shaker and shake steadily until the mixture is thick and frothy. Strain into the prepared glass. Fill with soda. Alternatively, put the ingredients in a blender and blend at high speed for about a minute. Pour into the prepared glass and top with a dash of soda.

RAMOS GIN FIZZ - A GROWN UP MILKSHAKE RECIPE - (4.4/5)



Ramos Gin Fizz - A Grown Up Milkshake Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by Foodiewife

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 oz. quality gin
1 oz. triple sec (or Cointreau)
4 oz. Sweet & Sour Mix*
1 egg white (I buy liquid eqg whites, which work just fine)**
4 oz. Half & Half Cream
1/2 tsp (a "dash" really) orange flower water
1 Tbs. confectioners or finely granulated sugar
ice (I use about 4 ice cubes)
Grated Nutmeg, for garnish
Optional: 1 oz. fresh orange juice (not from concentrate)
Some people choose to squeeze fresh lemon & lime juice and add simple syrup.
powdered egg whites can be used, if you are afraid of raw eggs. I've never had a problem!
Orange Flower Water is not that difficult to find. If found mine at Trader Joe's or most liquor stores should carry it.

Steps:

  • Add all of the ingredients (except for the nutmeg) into a blender. Blend for 1 minute on high, until creamy and froth. Traditional this is serve in a tall glass and garnished with nutmeg. Cheers!

RAMOS GIN FIZZ



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Provided by Marvin Allen

Categories     Gin     Milk/Cream     Alcoholic     Cocktail Party     Quick & Easy     Mardi Gras     Cocktail     Summer     Drink

Yield Serves 1

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 ounces gin (such as Taaka or Tanqueray)
1 tablespoonsimple syrup
2 ounces half-and-half
1 egg white
1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 ounce orange flower water
1 ounce lemon-lime soda
Orange wedge, for garnish

Steps:

  • In bottom part of cocktail shaker, combine first 6 ingredients. Blend with stick or immersion blender for 30 seconds. Partly fill highball or old-fashioned glass with three or four large ice cubes. Pour in drink. Top with soda. Garnish with orange wedge.

RAMOS GIN FIZZ



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When you suspect you're done shaking this creamy gin drink, think again. You've only just begin. Keep shaking. Then shake some more. It's a beautiful cocktail, but you have to shake that juice and cream and egg white like crazy to get the right silky texture. Don't give up, it's worth it!

Provided by Lorem Ipsum

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Cocktail Recipes     Gin Drinks Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ½ cups ice
2 fluid ounces gin
2 fluid ounces cold half-and-half
½ fluid ounce lemon juice
½ 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

Steps:

  • Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Pour in gin, half and half, lemon juice, and lime juice. Add sugar, egg white, orange flower water, and vanilla extract. Shake vigorously; rest a second, then shake a little more. Strain into a tall cocktail glass. Top off with club soda.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283.6 calories, Carbohydrate 13.9 g, Cholesterol 22.3 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 83.7 mg, Sugar 9.4 g

Tips:

  • Utilize Fresh Citrus: For a revitalizing Ramos Fizz, the freshness of citrus is key. Opt for ripe and juicy lemons and limes to ensure a burst of zesty flavor.
  • Choose Quality Gin: Gin serves as the backbone of a classic Ramos Fizz, so select a gin with a balanced and flavorful profile. Look for gins with botanical notes that complement the citrus andfloral elements.
  • Don't Skip the Cream: Heavy cream contributes a rich, velvety texture to the Ramos Fizz, making it a creamy and satisfying treat. Ensure you use fresh, high-quality cream for the best results.
  • Use a Dry Shake: The initial dry shake without ice is crucial in emulsifying the cream and other ingredients. This step helps create a smooth and frothy texture that's characteristic of a well-crafted Ramos Fizz.
  • Shake Vigorously: When shaking the Ramos Fizz with ice, do so vigorously to create a foamy layer on top. This foam not only adds visual appeal but also contributes to the unique texture of the cocktail.
  • Strain Carefully: Straining the Ramos Fizz through a fine-mesh strainer ensures a smooth and refined texture. Take your time to pour the cocktail to prevent any unwanted bits from making their way into the glass.
  • Garnish Elegantly: A Ramos Fizz is traditionally garnished with a twist of lemon or lime and a sprinkling of grated nutmeg. These garnishes add a pop of color and enhance the citrusy and aromatic notes of the cocktail.

Conclusion:

The Ramos Fizz, with its creamy texture, citrusy flavor, and frothy top, is a testament to the art of mixology. By following these tips and paying attention to the details, you can craft a perfectly balanced and visually stunning Ramos Fizz that will impress your guests and leave them wanting more. Whether you're a seasoned bartender or a home enthusiast, this classic cocktail is sure to become a favorite in your repertoire.

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