Mastering the Ramos Gin Fizz With Mark Schettler
Bar Tonique bartender Mark Schettler shares his recipe and technique for a New Orleans cocktail classic—the Ramos Gin Fizz.
- story: Amy C. Collins
- photos: Claire Bangser
Bar Tonique bartender Mark Schettler shares his recipe and technique for a New Orleans cocktail classic—the Ramos Gin Fizz.
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