Cocktail
Fog Cutter
How to make a Fog Cutter - the strong Tiki classic by Trader Vic made from rum, cognac and gin, crowned with a splash of sherry.
6 minPrep time
mediumDifficulty
Highball glassGlass
1Serving(s)
The Fog Cutter is one of the strongest Tiki classics to come from Trader Vic: rum, cognac and gin meet citrus and almond syrup. Crowned with a float of dry sherry, it is fruity, complex and not to be underestimated. A drink that thickens the fog in your head rather than clearing it.
Instructions
- Add rum, cognac, gin, orange juice, lemon juice and orgeat to a shaker.
- Fill with ice cubes and shake vigorously.
- Strain into a highball glass filled with fresh ice.
- Carefully float a splash of dry sherry on top.
- Garnish with a mint sprig and a cocktail cherry and serve.
Garnish: Mint sprig and cocktail cherry
Pro tip: Float a little dry sherry over the ice cubes at the end - this float gives the Fog Cutter its characteristic nutty note.
Frequently asked questions
Who invented the Fog Cutter?
The Fog Cutter is credited to Victor Bergeron, known as Trader Vic, and is one of the most famous Tiki cocktails of the 1940s.
Why is the Fog Cutter so strong?
It combines three spirits at once - rum, cognac and gin. Trader Vic himself warned that more than one would only thicken the fog in your head.
What is orgeat?
Orgeat is a sweet almond syrup with a hint of orange blossom that gives many Tiki drinks their characteristic nutty sweetness.
Ingredients
- Light rum4 cl
- Cognac2 cl
- Gin1.5 cl
- Orange juice3 cl
- Lemon juice3 cl
- Orgeat (almond syrup)1.5 cl
