Ramos Gin Fizz Recipe
Written by Enjoy a classic with our Ramos Gin Fizz recipe! It's a simple mix of ingredients that's perfect for celebrations.
Prep time: 1 minute
Mixing time: 2 minutes
Servings: 1
Calories: 326
Ingredients
- 2 oz Gin
- 1 oz heavy cream
- ½ oz fresh lemon juice
- ½ oz fresh lime juice
- 1 oz simple syrup
- 1 egg white
- 2-3 drops orange flower water
- Soda water - to top up
- Ice cubes
Equipment
- Cocktail Shaker
- Measuring Jigger
- Strainer
- Highball Glass
Instructions
- Chill Glass: Stir some ice cubes in your highball glass to chill it.
- Add Ingredients: Pour 1 egg white, 2-3 drops orange flower water, 1 oz simple syrup, 1 oz heavy cream, ½ oz fresh lemon juice, ½ oz fresh lime juice, and 2 oz Gin into the shaker.
- Dry Shake: Shake the ingredients hard for 15-20 seconds.
- Shake with ice: Ice up the shaker and shake for about 15-20 seconds
- Strain: Pour the mixture through a strainer into an empty and chilled highball glass.
- Top with Soda: Fill the rest of the glass with chilled soda water.
Notes
Substitutes:
- Gin: When I don't have gin on hand, vodka makes an acceptable substitute, though it lacks the distinct botanicals of gin. Some people also opt for a milder white rum.
- Heavy Cream: I've found that half & half or even whole milk can work if you're out of heavy cream. The drink may be a tad less creamy, but it remains delicious.
- Orange Flower Water: If unavailable, you can omit it, but it gives that special aromatic touch. Alternatively, a tiny pinch of finely grated orange zest can add a similar fragrance.
Making a Pitcher:
- Scale: For 8 servings, multiply each ingredient by 8. For instance, you'd need 16 oz of gin, 8 oz of heavy cream, etc.
- Mix: Combine all ingredients except the soda water in a large pitcher. Stir them well or shake the ingredients if you have a pitcher that can be sealed.
- Serve: Pour the mixture into highball glasses, top with soda water, and serve immediately.
Making it Non-Alcoholic:
- Gin Substitute: Non-alcoholic gins are now available, mimicking the botanicals of traditional gin.
- Proceed As Usual: Swap the gin with its non-alcoholic counterpart and follow the standard recipe. Enjoy a delightful, non-alcoholic version.
Making it Vegan:
- Egg White Substitute: Aquafaba, the liquid from a can of chickpeas, is a great vegan alternative. Use 1 oz (30 ml) of aquafaba instead of the egg white.
- Heavy Cream Substitute: Various plant-based creams are available, like coconut cream or almond milk cream. They will change the flavor slightly but keep the creamy texture.