Ramos Gin Fizz - A Grown Up Milkshake
A Ramos Fizz is a grown up milkshake cocktail, and one of my favorite adult beverages. Henry C. Ramos invented the Ramos gin fizz in 1888 at his bar, the Imperial Cabinet Saloon on Gravier Street, New Orleans, Louisiana. It was originally called a "New Orleans fizz", and is one of the city's most famous cocktails.I first discovered a Ramos gin fizz cocktail at a local restaurant that, sadly, closed many years ago. The drink is frothy, from whipped egg whites, with notes of citrus and the gin has a very subtle flavor. Be careful, as these can sneak up on you!
Servings 1
Ingredients
- 2 oz. gin quality
- 1 oz. triple sec or Cointreau
- 4 oz. Sweet and Sour Mix
- 1 egg white I buy liquid eqg whites, which work just fine**
- 4 oz. Half & Half Cream
- 1/2 tsp orange flower water Optional: 1 oz. fresh orange juice can be substituted
- 1 Tbs. confectioners or finely granulated sugar
- ice I use about 4 ice cubes
- Grated Nutmeg for garnish
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients (except for the nutmeg) into a blender.
- Blend for 1 minute on high, until creamy and frothy.
- Traditional is to serve in this a tall glass and garnished with nutmeg.
Notes
Orange flower water is one of the key components for this cocktail. I've been able to find mine at Trader Joe's, and in most grocery stores.
I serve this in a tall glass, since it's a generous drink. Don't drink and drive-- as these can sneak up on you!