Description
A detailed recipe for a floral and tart Rhubarb Rose Ramos Gin Fizz, featuring homemade rhubarb syrup and instructions for achieving the classic thick foam.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz London Dry Gin
- 0.75 oz Fresh Lime Juice
- 0.75 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
- 0.75 oz Homemade Rhubarb Syrup
- 0.5 oz Rose Syrup or Cordial
- 0.5 oz Heavy Cream (or substitute)
- 1 Large Egg White
- 2 Dashes Orange Flower Water
- 2 Dashes Angostura Bitters (optional, for garnish)
- Chilled Soda Water
Instructions
- Prepare the Rhubarb Syrup: Combine 1 cup chopped rhubarb, 1 cup water, and 1 cup granulated sugar in a saucepan. Simmer until rhubarb breaks down, about 15 minutes. Strain the liquid and discard solids. Cool completely.
- Combine Ingredients (Except Soda): In a cocktail shaker, combine the gin, lime juice, lemon juice, rhubarb syrup, rose syrup, heavy cream, and egg white. Do not add ice yet.
- Dry Shake: Seal the shaker tightly and shake vigorously for 30 seconds without ice. This emulsifies the egg white and cream.
- Wet Shake: Open the shaker, fill it two-thirds full with ice, and shake hard again for another 30 seconds until well-chilled.
- Strain: Double strain the mixture into a chilled tall glass (like a Collins or highball glass).
- Top: Slowly top the drink with chilled soda water, pouring gently to preserve the foam layer.
- Garnish: If using, gently dash the top of the foam with Angostura bitters. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a vegan option, substitute the egg white with 0.75 oz aquafaba (chickpea liquid) and use a plant-based cream alternative if desired.
- The initial dry shake is crucial for developing the signature thick, stable foam of the Ramos Fizz. Shake hard.
- If you prefer a less creamy texture, you can omit the heavy cream, but the foam will be less dense.
- Rose syrup strength varies; adjust the amount based on how floral you want the final drink to be.
- Prep Time: 20 min (for syrup)
- Cook Time: 15 min (for syrup)
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30
- Sodium: 15
- Fat: 4
- Saturated Fat: 2.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 75