Fog Cutter

One of Victor Bergeron’s (of “Trader Vic’s” fame) many creations, the Fog Cutter has a fair ingredient list but is a nicely balanced drink for those who like their tiki-style blends refreshing and citrusy. If that’s a word.

It’s a little bit on the high-powered side of drinks, though. Vic himself said, “Fog Cutter, hell. After two of these, you won’t even see the stuff.”

Do be sure to use freshly squeezed juice for this – the lemon, at the very least. It’s such a large part of the flavor, it makes a real difference.

This is the first recipe here that includes a “float” in it. This means that the floated ingredient is not mixed with the rest, but carefully poured on top at the end to form a top layer.

Fog Cutter
· highball, ice
2 orange juice
1 lemon juice
1 1/2 white rum
1/2 gin
1/2 brandy
1/2 orgeat
1/2 Amontillado sherry (float)
– mint sprig

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