Ramos Gin Fizz

lazyme's Note:

This fizz is named after Henry C. Ramos who served it in his New Orleans bar, the Imperial Cabinet Saloon. Each drink must be shaken for as long as five minutes so Ramos hired young boys who did nothing but shake the fizzes for his clients. It is said that the staff of shakers reached its peak of 35 boys during the 1915 Mardi Gras celebration. Today all you need is your blender.

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 3 cups ice cubes
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 3/4 cup gin
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup half-and-half or 1/4 cup light cream
• 1 cup club soda, chilled
• 1/4 cup simple syrup, chilled

Simple Syrup

• 2 cups sugar
• 1 cup water

Directions:

1. For the Simple Syrup:.
2. In a small saucepan, combine sugar and water.
3. Bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat to low; simmer 10 minutes.
5. Cool and refrigerate until chilled.
6. Makes 2 cups.
7. For the Fizz:.
8. In blender, combine ice cubes, gin, half-and-half, simple syrup, lime juice, and lemon juice and blend until mixture is smooth.
9. Pour into 4 stemmed glasses.
10. Fill each glass with club soda and stir gently.