Ramos Gin Fizz
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The Ramos gin Fizz is a Cocktail which consists of Gin, Cream, Egg white, Soda water, Orange Flower Water, Fresh Lemon Juice, Fresh Lime Juice, and Sugar. | The Ramos gin Fizz is a Cocktail which consists of Gin, Cream, Egg white, Soda water, Orange Flower Water, Fresh Lemon Juice, Fresh Lime Juice, and Sugar. | ||
| − | Also known as a "New Orleans Fizz". | + | Also known as a "New Orleans Fizz", or "Ramos Fizz". |
Revision as of 07:14, 15 December 2006
The Ramos gin Fizz is a Cocktail which consists of Gin, Cream, Egg white, Soda water, Orange Flower Water, Fresh Lemon Juice, Fresh Lime Juice, and Sugar.
Also known as a "New Orleans Fizz", or "Ramos Fizz".
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Ramos Gin Fizz History
"Invented in the 1880s by Henry C. Ramos, in his bar at Meyer's Restaurant, this is one of New Orleans' most famous drinks. The secret of its flavor and texture is orange flower water and egg whites." - Gumbopages.
Historical References
Time Magazine, 1st October 1928
"Died. Henry Charles ("Carl") Ramos, 72, veteran New Orleans saloonkeeper, inventor of the famed, much-imitated Ramos gin fizz;* in New Orleans."
"*Fizzmaker Ramos' recipe: 1 tablespoonful powdered sugar; 3 or 4 drops of orange flower water; juice of one-half lime; juice of one-half lemon; one jigger of Old Tom gin (Old Gordon alternative, but sweet gin preferable); white of one egg; one-half glass of crushed ice; 2 tablespoonfuls of rich milk or cream; an ounce of seltzer for pungency; shake till milklike in air-tight shaker and strain."
The Ideal Bartender, by Tom Bullock, 1917
- 1 lump Ice.
- 1 dash Lemon Juice.
- 1 dash Orange Water.
- White of Egg.
- 1 jigger Burnette's Old Tom Gin.
- 1 teaspoonful Powdered Sugar.
- 1 pony Milk.
- 1 dash Seltzer Water.
- Shake well; strain into Highball glass and serve.
