Ingredients
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2 oz
0.5 oz
0.5 oz
1 oz
1 oz
1 each
3 drops
2 oz
Method
Technique transforms ingredients into something extraordinary.
Combine all ingredients except soda in a shaker without ice and shake vigorously
Add ice and shake hard for at least 1 minute until very frothy
Strain into a chilled Collins glass and top with soda water
Allow the head to rise above the rim before serving
Glassware
Tall glass to accommodate the lofty foam
Garnish
Master's Tips
Professional insights to elevate your craft
Shake longer than you think—proper texture requires heavy aeration
Add soda slowly down the side of the glass to preserve the head
Orange flower water is potent; measure in drops
Variations & Riffs
Classic cocktails inspire countless variations. Here are some popular riffs on the Ramos Gin Fizz.
Ramos Rum Fizz
A modern adaptation of the legendary Ramos Gin Fizz, substituting gin's botanical structure for rum's diverse sugarcane notes while maintaining the luxurious, cloud-like texture.
Frozen Ramos Fizz
A modern, textural reinterpretation of the iconic New Orleans classic, the Ramos Gin Fizz, transformed into a dense, chilled, sorbet- or slushy-like consistency.
Other Variations
Vanilla Fizz
Adds a drop of vanilla extract for dessert-like nuance.
Changes
Blender Shortcut
Uses a handheld frother or blender to whip before a brief shake.
Changes
History & Heritage
“Henry C. Ramos created his namesake fizz at the Imperial Cabinet Saloon in 1888, employing a brigade of "shaker boys" to hard-shake each order for up to 12 minutes. The drink became a New Orleans legend, surviving Prohibition's ban on its orange flower water and resurging after World War II as a brunch staple.”
More to Explore
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Frozen Ramos Fizz
A modern, textural reinterpretation of the iconic New Orleans classic, the Ramos Gin Fizz, transformed into a dense, chilled, sorbet- or slushy-like consistency.
Ramos Rum Fizz
A modern adaptation of the legendary Ramos Gin Fizz, substituting gin's botanical structure for rum's diverse sugarcane notes while maintaining the luxurious, cloud-like texture.
Tom Collins
Classic gin, lemon, sugar and soda highball—effervescent, citrusy, and named for its Old Tom gin roots.