description Ramos Fizz Overview
The Ramos Fizz is a New Orleans classic cocktail built around fine sherry and gin. Its notable fizz comes from sparkling wine and grapefruit juice. The addition of Benedictine liqueur creates a complex flavor profile appreciated by those seeking sophisticated, layered spirits. It’s particularly enjoyed by drinkers interested in traditional cocktails and regional specialties.
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What is in a classic Ramos Fizz?
A classic Ramos Gin Fizz uses gin, lemon juice, lime juice, sugar, cream, egg white, orange flower water, and soda water. Henry C. Ramos created it in New Orleans in 1888, and the drink is famous for its tall foam.
Why do bartenders shake a Ramos Fizz for so long?
The long shake emulsifies cream and egg white so the drink becomes silky instead of thin or separated. Older New Orleans stories describe teams of bartenders shaking Ramos Fizzes during busy periods because the texture takes real work.
Is a Ramos Fizz the same as a Gin Fizz?
No. A basic Gin Fizz is usually gin, citrus, sugar, and soda, while a Ramos Fizz adds cream, egg white, lime, and orange flower water. Those additions make it closer to a floral, carbonated milkshake than a simple sour.
Why is the Ramos Fizz associated with New Orleans?
It was created at Henry Ramos's Imperial Cabinet Saloon on Gravier Street in New Orleans. The Roosevelt Hotel later helped keep the drink famous, and it remains one of the city's best-known classic cocktails.
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