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The Ramos Gin Fizz (Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans)
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The Ramos Gin Fizz (Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans)

A favorite of patrons at New Orleans’ Ritz-Carlton hotel, this frothy, decadent potion was invented by Big Easy barkeep Henry C. Ramos in the 1880s. Made from lemon juice, lime juice, orange flower water, gin, egg white, sugar and cream, the lively libation had Ramos’ customers lining up for a glass, and required a small team of bartenders to share the three-minute shaking process

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