A Spanish surname meaning 'branches' or a cocktail made with gin, lime juice, sugar, and egg white.
From Spanish 'ramo' meaning branch, derived from Latin 'ramus.' As a surname, it likely originated as a topographic name for someone living near distinctive tree branches. The cocktail was named after its creator Henry C. Ramos in New Orleans.
The Ramos Gin Fizz requires exactly 12 minutes of shaking to achieve its signature frothy texture, making it one of the most labor-intensive cocktails in bartending. This drink was so popular in early 1900s New Orleans that bars employed teams of 'shaker boys' just to keep up with demand.
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