CLASSIC COCKTAIL · 1934–1959
Fog Cutter
Rum, brandy, gin, citrus and orgeat under a float of cream sherry.
1947Historical classicResearched
The Fog Cutter is Trader Vic’s most famous multi-spirit tiki drink after the Mai Tai. Rum, brandy and gin are shaken with lemon, orange and orgeat, then topped with a float of cream sherry. The 1947 Bartender’s Guide gives the canonical recipe, though several bars claim an earlier version.
- Samoan Fog Cutter
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THE RECIPEStrong, citrusy and nutty
Ingredients
- Light rum60 ml
- Brandy30 ml
- Gin15 ml
- Lemon juice60 ml
- Orange juice30 ml
- Orgeat15 ml
- Cream sherry15 ml
Method
Shake everything except the sherry with ice, strain over fresh ice in a tall mug and float the cream sherry on top.
Fog Cutter mug · ice · sherry float