Ramos Gin Fizz
Curiada Ingredients
Other Ingredients
- 0.50 fl oz Freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 0.50 fl oz Freshly squeezed lime juice
- 0.75 fl oz Giffard Sugar Cane Syrup (Sirop Sucre de Canne)
- 0.17 fl oz Orange flower water
- 3.00 drop Vanilla extract
- 1.00 fl oz Single cream / half-and-half
- Top up with Club soda
Directions
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Add first eight ingredients to shaker with ice
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Shake vigorously
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Strain back into shaker
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Dry shake without ice
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Strain into chilled Collins glass with no ice
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Top with soda water from siphon
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Garnish with lemon slice and mint sprig
Cocktail Description
This cloud-like sipper transforms your glass into a vessel of silky, fragrant bliss that'll make you understand why bartenders used to groan when someone ordered its predecessor.
The Frothy Ramos Reviver is a modern take on the legendary Ramos Gin Fizz, that notoriously labor-intensive New Orleans classic that demands serious shaking to achieve its signature creamy, marshmallow-like texture. You'll taste bright citrus from the lemon and lime playing against the botanical notes of London dry gin, while cream softens everything into a smooth, dreamy base. The orange flower water and vanilla add delicate floral and sweet undertones that make each sip feel special without being heavy.
This is a brunch champion or an elegant afternoon refresher—think lazy Sunday mornings or garden parties where you want to impress without reaching for champagne. The double-shake technique (once with ice, once without) isn't technically difficult, but it does require some arm stamina and patience to build that legendary foam cap. Your efforts pay off when you top it with soda and watch the drink rise in the glass like a petit miracle.
Pair this beauty with light fare: smoked salmon and cream cheese, delicate quiches, fruit salads, or buttery croissants. The richness of the cream can handle brunch classics like eggs Benedict, while the bright citrus cuts through without overwhelming your palate.
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