The Mid-Morning Fizz is our take on the classic Ramos Gin Fizz and is our choice for the perfect summer eye-opener. Our variation loses the cream of the original recipe and adds Green Chartreuse for a more pronounced spiciness. It is a lighter but more complex cocktail and loves to pair with traditional brunch grub like croque monsieur, burgers, steak and eggs, and especially French toast. Like all cocktails containing egg whites, the Mid-Morning Fizz requires a long, hard, and steady shake.

　　

Ingredients

makes 1 drink

　　1/2 ounce Green Chartreuse

　　1 ounce club soda

　　1 3/4 ounces Martin Miller’s Westbourne Strength 100-proof gin

　　1 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice

　　3/4 ounce simple syrup (page 154)

　　5 drops orange blossom water

　　1 egg white

　　1 orange half-wheel, for garnish

　　

Step 1

Pour the Chartreuse into the bottom of a Collins glass. Fill with large cold ice cubes and add the club soda. Place the glass in the freezer. Combine the gin, juice, syrup, orange blossom water, and egg white in a mixing glass. Add large cold ice cubes and shake vigorously for at least 2 minutes to make sure the cocktail has sufficient texture and frothiness. To achieve a layered effect, strain carefully over the chilled Chartreuse. Garnish with the orange.

　　

tasting notes

Step 2

Dominant Flavors: orange blossoms and juniper

　　

Step 3

Body: creamy

　　

Step 4

Dryness: medium

　　

Step 5

Complexity: high

　　

Step 6

Accentuating or Contrasting Flavors: herbs and citrus

　　

Step 7

Finish: short, citrus followed by lingering herbs and oils

　　

Step 8

Glass: Collins

　　Reprinted with permission from Speakeasy: The Employees Only Guide to Classic Cocktails Reimagined by Jason Kosmas and Dushan Zaric, © 2010 Ten Speed Press. Buy the full book from Amazon or Bookshop.