Ramos Gin Fizz
A gin fizz with lemon and lime juices, simple syrup, heavy cream, egg white, and orange flower water, topped with club soda. It is lightly tart, off-dry, and light at about 8% ABV.
Also in The PDT Cocktail Book, with a different recipe →
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Dry shake everything but the club soda. Add ice cubes to the shaker; shake until the tin is nearly too cold to hold, then double strain into a highball. Leave it 30 seconds, then top up slowly with the soda. No garnish; serve with a straw.
Ramos Gin Fizz
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Volume321 ml
Strength8% ABV
Alcohol24 ml (19 g)61 ml of vodka (40%)2 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar20 g (6.2%)5 sugar cubes
Acidity0.55%
Sweet vs sourBalanced
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Ramos Gin Fizz