Greetings, gin enthusiasts and frothy aficionados! Today, we’re embarking on a velvety journey into the world of the Ramos Gin Fizz – a cocktail so legendary, it’s practically the unicorn of mixology. It’s the elixir that’ll have you shaking, sipping, and wondering why all drinks can’t be as majestic as this frothy masterpiece. Get ready to whisk your taste buds away on a cloud of citrusy dreams and gin-infused glory, because when life hands you lemons, you make a Ramos Gin Fizz that’s as rare and fabulous as a gin-soaked unicorn!
Yield and Total Time: This recipe is your golden ticket to two glasses of ethereal delight, and you’ll be sipping on the Ramos Gin Fizz in just 8 minutes. Because waiting for greatness is like waiting for a wizard to hand-deliver your Hogwarts acceptance letter – not gonna happen, my friend!
Ingredients:
- 2 ounces of gin (choose one that makes your taste buds do a happy dance)
- 1/2 ounce of simple syrup (because simplicity is key when dealing with unicorn-level magic)
- 1/2 ounce of fresh lemon juice (the zesty unicorn whisper)
- 1/2 ounce of fresh lime juice (because we’re all about that citrus symphony)
- 1 ounce of heavy cream (the potion that transforms this cocktail into liquid velvet)
- 1 egg white (yes, we’re getting fancy with froth)
- 2 drops of orange flower water (the unicorn’s secret perfume)
- Soda water (to top it off and make your fizz as bubbly as a unicorn’s laughter)
- Ice cubes (because a warm Ramos Gin Fizz is as disappointing as a dragon without fire)
Directions:
a. Imagine you’re in a magical forest, surrounded by gin trees and frothy unicorns. Got that enchanted image? Fantastic! Now, let’s concoct a Ramos Gin Fizz that’ll make you believe in mixological magic.
b. Grab your shaker; it’s the potion cauldron for this fantastical creation. Fill it with ice cubes – the frozen stepping stones to frothy glory.
c. Pour in the gin – the elixir that makes this drink a potion of bliss.
d. Add the simple syrup. Simple, like the spells you’d find in a beginner’s magic book – it’s the potion’s sweet enchantment.
e. Squeeze in the fresh lemon and lime juices. Squeeze them like you’re squeezing the last drops of magic from a wand – it’s the citric spell that’ll make your taste buds levitate.
f. Now, for the frothy crescendo – add the heavy cream and the egg white. Shake it like you’re shaking hands with a leprechaun who owes you a pot of gold.
g. Add two drops of orange flower water – the unicorn’s personal touch. It’s like a fragrant wink from the mystical creature.
h. Shake it again, like you’re shaking off glitter from a unicorn’s coat. We’re aiming for frothy perfection, the kind that makes angels weep with joy.
i. Strain the magical elixir into two glasses. It should look as velvety as a unicorn’s mane.
j. Top it off with soda water. Watch the bubbles rise like the joy in a unicorn’s heart.
k. Hold your glass high, and toast to the Ramos Gin Fizz – the drink that turns every sip into a frothy dance with mythical creatures. “To the unicorns, the unbelievable, and the downright unicorn-ical – cheers!”
l. Take a sip, let the velvety froth caress your lips, and bask in the enchantment of the Ramos Gin Fizz. It’s not just a cocktail; it’s a sip of magic.
Summary:
There you have it – the Ramos Gin Fizz recipe that’s as enchanting as a fairy tale and as delightful as a midnight ride on a unicorn. Share it with friends, bring it to fantasy-themed parties, or simply enjoy it solo while daydreaming of mythical creatures. The Ramos Gin Fizz isn’t just a cocktail; it’s a celebration of the frothy, the fantastical, and the downright fabulous. Here’s to the gin, the gleeful, and the gin-credible. Cheers to the Ramos Gin Fizz – the drink that turns every moment into a sip of mixological magic! 🍹🦄✨
Photo by: Mike Garten