Ramos Gin Fizz

Ramos Gin Fizz is an American cocktail made with a combination of gin, sugar syrup, lime juice, lemon juice, cream, egg whites, orange flower water, vanilla extract, and soda water. All ingredients except soda are poured in a mixing glass and dry shaken without ice for 2 minutes.

Ice is then added to the combination, and the cocktail is hard shaken for an additional minute. The cocktail should be strained into a highball glass without ice, then topped with soda. Due to the fact that vigorous shaking is required to reach the right texture, Ramos Gin Fizz is loathed by many bartenders.

It was created in 1888 by Henry Charles Ramos (hence the name) at the Imperial Cabinet Saloon in New Orleans. Originally, the inventor employed a few ''shaker men'' in his bar to meet the constant demand for the cocktail. This foamy, floral, and refreshing cocktail can be garnished with orange and lemon slices, if desired.