Percy-L: Literary, Religious, Scientific, and Philosophical Discussion of Walker Percy

["Tommy Armstrong" <tfa AT brickengraver.com>]

Now thats the kind of good info a learned group can come up with.

 

Thanks--OJ is easier to get than Orange Flower Water.

 

Tommy Armstrong

 

Progress isn't made by early risers. It's made by lazy men trying to find easier ways to do something.
Robert Heinlein

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From: percy-l-bounces AT lists.ibiblio.org [mailto:percy-l-bounces AT lists.ibiblio.org] On Behalf Of Joseph D. Lierl
Sent: Tuesday, September 20, 2005 2:24 PM
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Here's a link to a recipe that has a direct Percy reference....

 

http://mgv.mim.edu.my/Articles/00270/96020416.Htm

 

For those that just want the recipe from the link:

 

2 Walker Percy's Famous Ramos Gin Fizz

The Ramos Fizz is made with one ounce of gin, one-half ounce of cream,
one-and-a-half ounces of sour mix, two dashes of orange juice and one
egg white. You shake this up with ice, strain it into a tall glass and
fill it up with club soda.

I've been lurking here for a long while, and love the idea of the group read!

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From: Tommy Armstrong

To: 'Percy-L: Literary and Philosophical Discussion'

Sent: Tuesday, September 20, 2005 10:21 AM

Subject: Re: [percy-l] [BULK] Re: Group Read Suggestions??

Ain't the internet great.

 

This is possibly the formula used, however more scholarly reasearch is in order to make sure that some other variant might have been imbibed. I will take this on as a "special project" as authenticity is always an operative imperative. I am currently exploring what exactly what "bar sugar" is.

 

http://www.gumbopages.com/food/beverages/ramos-gin-fizz.html

The Original Ramos Gin Fizz

 

Invented in the 1880s by Henry C. Ramos, in his bar at Meyer's Restaurant, this is one of New Orleans' most famous drinks. The secret of its flavor and texture is orange flower water and egg whites. When Huey P. Long was governor of Louisiana he brought with him to New York's Roosevelt Hotel the bartender from the New Orleans Roosevelt just so he could have New Orleans gin fizzes whenever he was in New York. Yeah, sure, every man a king ...

Orange flower water can be difficult to find, but is available in better liquor stores or Middle-Eastern markets. You can also obtain it from Martin's Wine Cellar in New Orleans, (800) 298-4274, 3827 Baronne Street, New Orleans, Louisiana.

• 2 ounces gin
• 3 drops orange flower water
• 1 egg whites
• 1 teaspoon bar sugar
• 1 ounce lemon juice
• 1/2 ounce lime juice
• 1 ounce cream
• Soda water

Shake very vigorously for at least one minute. Strain into a tall thin glass, or a very large old fashioned glass, and top with some soda water. Stir.

 

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From: percy-l-bounces AT lists.ibiblio.org [mailto:percy-l-bounces AT lists.ibiblio.org] On Behalf Of Dye, Steve
Sent: Tuesday, September 20, 2005 10:02 AM
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I really like the energy on this list now for Love in the Ruins! Let’s do it!

 

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Importance: Low

 

Count me in for LITR--I agree that 5 years ago it seemed dated, but now it's fresher than ever.

Rhonda

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