The Ramos Gin Fizz is a classic cocktail that has been around for over a century. It’s made up of gin, lemon juice, and cream, and it’s known for its refreshing and fizzy flavor. This drink is perfect for your next party-it’s sure to be a hit with guests!
The taste of a Ramos Gin Fizz depends on how much shaking is put into it. The more you shake the drink, the better the consistency and flavor will be! Make sure to serve this cocktail shaken and not stirred.
Have you ever thought about how long should you shake for a Ramos Gin Fizz? let’s explore the answer in this article!
What is in a Ramos Gin Fizz?
The Ramos Gin Fizz is a cocktail that has been around since 1888 when it was invented by Henry Charles Ramos. It is made up of gin, lemon juice, and cream. This fizzy drink promises to “refresh your soul.”
The original version of a Ramos Gin Fizz used orange-flower water, but the modern version does not. The drink was originally named after Henry Louis Aaron (Harry) Ramos, who created the drink as an improvement on another popular cocktail called New Orleans Fizz.
He made it for a convention in 1888 and it became very well known. Over time, this fizzy drink has stayed true to its roots by staying around as one of the most popular cocktails today!
The gin used in a Ramos Gin Fizz can be any type of gin, but most recipes call for London dry gin. The lemon juice gives the drink a sour taste, while the cream adds a touch of sweetness and creaminess. This drink is often served with soda water, which makes it fizzy and refreshing.
Ramos Gin Fizzes are usually shaken for a long time to create a good amount of foam. The longer you shake it, the more foam it will have. Shaking also allows the ingredients to blend properly, so you must shake for a good amount of time.
How Long Should You Shake For a Ramos Gin Fizz?
The best answer would be “until it looks foamy.” Shake the drink for a few minutes to get a nice foam going on top. You can judge this by how much foam there is and how fizzy the drink has become [if you add soda water].
Not shaking it for long enough could result in not having any foam at all, which might make your guests think that you didn’t put enough effort into making their drinks.
A recommended time would simply be around 5-7 minutes until the cocktail is foamy and extremely fizzy. If you are pressed for time, around 1-2 minutes should get the job done as well, though it will probably be less foamy.
How to Make Ramos Gin Fizz?
Ramos Gin Fizz Ingredients:
- 2 oz. gin
- 1 oz. lemon juice
- 1/2 oz. cream or half-and-half
Steps:
- Add ice cubes into a shaker, then add in the gin, lemon juice, and cream. Shake the ingredients together for 1-2 minutes or until there is foam on top of the liquid (up to 5-7 minutes).
- pour into a glass through a strainer if you have one available to get rid of any excess bubbles.
- If you are choosing to omit cream from this cocktail to make it healthier, simply use an extra ounce of lemon juice instead of in place of the half-ounce that normally goes with the cream. You’ll want to shake it longer because you need more liquid when omitting something from a recipe.
Tips:
- Do not use less than 1/2 oz. of cream or half-and-half because the drink will be too sour.
- To make this recipe even easier, substitute lemon juice for one teaspoon of bottled lemon juice.
- If you have neither cream nor half-and-half, try using one teaspoon of milk instead!
And there you have it! You’ve just learned about how long to shake for a Ramos Gin Fizz and what goes into making one too! As you see, making this fizzy
What is the best gin to use?
Any type of gin can be used in a Ramos Gin Fizz; however, most recipes call for London dry gin. London dry gins tend to mix better with other flavors and go down smoother than other types of gin.
This makes them perfect for cocktails like this that involve citrus and cream (you don’t want either flavor overpowering the drink). These gins usually have a strong juniper flavor and smell since juniper berries make up a large amount of their content.
Some examples of London dry gins include:
- Beefeater 24
- Tanqueray No. TEN
- Anchor Distilling Company’s Junipero Gin.
When making this cocktail at home, try out different types of gins to see which one works best for you (and your friends and family). Lemon tastes and smells good with basically any type of gin, but the cream in the drink could have a stronger or weaker effect depending on what kind of gin is used.
Experimenting with different gins will give you a better idea of what flavors complements each other well.
What is the best cream to use?
Heavy cream (also known as whipping cream or heavy whipping cream) is usually used to create this fizzy cocktail because it whips easier than other types of creams. This means you can get more air bubbles into the drink.
The problem with light cream, half-and-half, and milk is that these don’t whip as well so there won’t be as much foam at the top of your cocktail.
While any type of cream will do to make the recipe, ones that are higher in fat content create better foam when whipped.
It’s best to use either two tablespoons (full amount) or one tablespoon (reduced amount) when using a different type of cream besides cream. You’ll want to experiment with the amount to see if you prefer more or less foam.
How do I make this recipe vegan?
Any of the ingredients in a Ramos Gin fizz can be made vegan by substituting them with something else.
For example, use almond milk instead of cream or half-and-half, and substitute agave nectar for simple syrup (this will result in a slightly sweeter drink).
What does it taste like?
Ramos Gin Fizzes tend to be sweeter than most cocktails due to the lemon juice and cream used in them. The lemon juice gives it a sour taste that contrasts nicely with the sweetness of the cream.
This drink is often served with soda water, which makes it fizzy and refreshing. Some people choose to use orange-flavored seltzer water instead of regular soda water for a more citrusy taste.
The gin used in this cocktail provides a strong juniper flavor that mixes well with the other ingredients. If you are not used to gin’s unique taste, then try adding a little bit less of it than you normally would since a Ramos Gin Fizz has many strong flavors already present.
The combination of all these flavors creates a refreshing yet slightly sour drink that should leave your guests refreshed and satisfied after having one or two glasses.
Benefits of drinking Ramos Gin Fizz.
In addition to being a refreshing and delicious drink, Ramos Gin Fizzes have many benefits of drinking them as well.
These drinks are low in calories but high in vitamins and minerals thanks to the lemon juice used. The amount of vitamin C found in lemon juice helps boost your immune system so you can fight off sicknesses easier during cold seasons or any time of year.
Lemon juice is also a great source of antioxidants that purify your blood and help improve kidney function by cleaning out harmful toxins from your body. The magnesium found in lemon juice also relaxes your muscles (including your heart) to reduce stress levels, ease anxiety, and prevent depression symptoms (which may be caused by magnesium deficiency).
Alcohol has been known to help lower LDL cholesterol while increasing HDL cholesterol in the bloodstream.
The acidity from the lemon juice curbs your appetite so that you eat less food, which can reduce your overall calorie intake for the day. Lastly, this drink contains a large number of vitamin B12 which boosts energy levels and helps keep your metabolism healthy.
Why it is important to shake before serving?
Shaking a Ramos Gin Fizz causes carbon dioxide bubbles to break down some of its fatty acids and release them into the drink. This makes it taste creamier and gives it a more frothy consistency instead of a flat one.
Since these drinks already contain a lot of creams, it’s important not to let all that foam go to waste by serving it without shaking.
Serving the drink without shaking first will make it taste like drinking straight cream (which can be nice if you prefer your drinks very creamy, but not everyone does).
By giving the drink a quick shake before serving, you’ll end up with more of that delicious foam on top and less of the heavy cream flavor.
What to serve with Ramos Gin Fizz?
This long drink is often served alongside other cocktails or used as an after-dinner drink since its sweetness makes it a great way to end a meal. It is traditionally served in a highball glass so it works well when paired with other drinks in this type of glass.
Since these are fairly sweet for many people’s tastes, they tend to go well with salty snacks or appetizers. Try pairing them with a side of French fries, chips and salsa, nuts, olives, capers, pickles, or any other type of savory starter.
If you want to serve Ramos Gin Fizzes as a full meal rather than a drink accompaniment then try adding some cucumber slices or blackberries to the top of the glass for added flavor and extra vitamins from these fruit additions.
Bottom Line
Since Ramos Gin Fizzes are so easy to make and come with many health benefits, they should be added to your party or gathering drink list. For a more citrusy taste try replacing the standard club soda you would normally use in this cocktail with orange-flavored seltzer water instead.
If you want to go ahead and give it a try then check out the recipe below to see what all goes into this refreshing summertime drink!
