Just made my family all Ramos gin fizzes. And you might say "oh wow, they must have some beefy arms!" And I do thank you (not really), but really I was just trying out the new milk frother device that I got for Christmas. And I have to say it works a little too good. I tried it on a blackcurrant gin sour a few nights ago and it made waaaaay too much foam on top. So I got the idea to make Ramos gin fizzes instead to excellent results! I just put all the ingredients in the shaker tin, froth it up for a minute, add the ice for a final shake to chill, and then add it to the collins glass with tonic. Worked perfectly and my arms will thank me tomorrow!
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- blended scotch
- sweet vermouth
- blood orange juice fresh squeezed (or splash of orange juice)
- lime juice (omit if using blood orange; include with OJ version)
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Well shaken over ice, strain into coupe or nick and nora.
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