The Creole Fizz

A side effect of Mixology Monday XIX, which thanks to Rick had me digging through Charles Baker's The Gentleman's Companion, looking through the other fizz recipes he had. The one that intrigued me the most was this one, and since I did happen to have some rare (in the U.S. at least) and wonderful Plymouth Sloe Gin, I thought I'd give it a shot.

 

The use of any sloe gin other than Plymouth will make this drink infintely inferior. Sadly, Plymouth Sloe Gin is not exported to the United States, but can be mail-ordered at annoyingly large expense.

 

2 ounces Plymouth Sloe Gin

1 ounce lemon juice

1 ounce heavy cream

1-1/2 teaspoons caster (superfine) sugar

1 ounce egg white

Soda water

3 drops orange flower water

 

Combine all ingredients but the soda with plenty of ice in a shaker. Shake until you are exhausted, and your hands are stuck to the metal like Flick's tongue in "A Christmas Story" (at least one minute, preferable two or more).

 

Strain into a pretty glass, top with soda and garnish with a sprig of mint.

Done