Ramos Gin Fizz

From the November 1988 issue of Cook's magazine. I used to drink these in Berkeley, back in the day!

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Serves: 1

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 lemon
• 1  egg white
• 1⁄4 teaspoon orange flower water
• 2  ounces heavy cream (1/4 cup)
• 2  teaspoons sugar
• 2  ounces  gin (1/4 cup)
•  crushed  ice
• 2  ounces  club soda (1/4 cup)

Directions

1. Reserve a 1/4-inch-by-2-inch strip of lemon zest for garnish.
2. Squeeze 1 tablespoon lemon juice into a shaker.
3. Add the egg white, orange flower water, cream, sugar, gin, and crushed ice. Shake the mixture until foamy and smooth, about five minutes. Alternatively, mix in a blender set on high speed for 1-1/2 minutes.
4. Strain into an 8-ounce highball glass.
5. Add club soda, garnish with a lemon twist, and serve immediately.