Ramos gin fizz

American  

[rey-mohs] / ˈreɪ moʊs /

noun

1. a cocktail of gin, egg white, lime and lemon juice, sugar, and cream, shaken with ice and often topped with soda or seltzer.

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Etymology

Origin of Ramos gin fizz

After Henry C. Ramos, U.S. bartender, inventor of the drink

Example Sentences

On the spectrum of time- and labor-intensive drinks, the three-ingredient Espresso Martini pales in comparison to, say, a Ramos Gin Fizz, whose original recipe called for a 12-minute shake.

From Salon

The Ramos Gin Fizz is shaken for exactly 2 1/2 minutes.

From Seattle Times

Four kinds of orange flavor — Cointreau, fresh orange juice, orange flower water, and an orange twist — bring the flavor of Florida sunshine to this creamy cocktail inspired by the 19th century Ramos Gin Fizz.

From Salon

The Ramos Gin Fizz is a bona fide “classic cocktail.”

From Seattle Times

A Ramos Gin Fizz must be shaken, not stirred.

From Seattle Times