Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Ramos Gin Fizz - Hello New Orleans via Malibu, California

My favorite drink is a Ramos Fizz.  I used to get these at Alice's Restaurant in Malibu, back in the 1980's.  So so good!  The best brunch/breakfast drink EVER.

This video shows a recipe that sounds like it would be just like the ones at Alice's.  I've not tried this recipe yet, but I will!  I want to perfect making this drink... my signature drink let's say.

I've had them at many other bars and restaurants and they are not even close to as good as they were at Alice's.  I'm really hoping this recipe is great.

For now, I'll share the video and recipe with you.  Thanks to Epicurious.

Ramos Gin Fizz Recipe Video by Epicurious

Let me know how you like this recipe!  I'll share my thoughts after I try it too!

I'm going to use the recipe and directions from the video, but the recipe below might be good too.

Ramos Gin Fizz

Epicurious  | February 2009
by Eben Freeman, of Tailor Restaurant in New York City

Ramos Gin Fizz
yield
Makes 1 serving
This version of the classic New Orleans cocktail was created by Eben Freeman, bartender of Tailor restaurant in New York City.

Ingredients

  • 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 (or none)
  • 1 cup ice cubes (or 2 huge cubes)
  • 2 tablespoons (1 ounce) seltzer (or soda water)

Preparation

*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.