Wicked is coming to a theatre near you! This is very exciting for me as I was lucky enough to see the original Broadway cast (yes, with Kristen Chenoweth) in San Francisco during the test run before the Broadway premiere. I am always drawn to the dark or misunderstood characters, so I am kicking off my Wicked cocktail series with an interpretation of The Great and Powerful Oz, the grandest of all illusionists.
The idea behind this recipe is the classic Ramos Fizz, but with all new ingredients. A proper Ramos Fizz will rise to great heights, but that takes A LOT of shaking, heavy cream and patience that will test the strongest of wills. Don’t worry, this recipe can just be fun, shake it as long as your arms will let you, and get whatever rise you can, then enjoy this delicious Diplomatico Rum cocktail as you pre-game before watching Wicked!
Great and Powerful Oz
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Hawthorne Strainer
- Bar Spoon
- Blender
- Fine Mesh Strainer
Ingredients
- 2 oz Diplomatico Rum Reserva Exclusiva
- 1 oz Mint/Lime Juice
- 1 oz Coconut Cream
- 1 oz Simple Syrup
- 0.25 oz Velvet Falernum
- 1 whole Egg White
- Top with Club Soda
- Garnish with Mint Sprigs
Instructions
- Add all cocktail ingredients to a shaker
- Dry shake for at least 30 seconds
- Fill shaker with ice
- Shake for another 30 seconds
- Place bar spoon into the center of the foam, and slowly pour club soda down the spoon to raise the foam
- Garnish with slapped mint sprigs
Mint / Lime Juice
Ingredients
- 4 oz Fresh Lime Juice
- 2 sprigs Fresh Mint
Instructions
- Blend lime juice and mint till smooth
- Fine mesh strain into an airtight container
- Store in refrigerator
