Fog Cutter
Rum · Collins
Another Trader Vic creation, this potent cocktail combines rum, brandy, gin, and sherry with tropical juices. Vic said 'after two of these, you won't see the fog, but you won't care either.' It's served in a tall glass with a sherry float.
| Glass | Collins |
| Garnish | None |
| ABV | 24% |
| Category | tiki |
| Flavor | potent, complex, citrus, fortified |
Ingredients
- White Rum1.5 oz
- Cognac0.5 oz
- Gin0.5 oz
- Orange Juice2 oz
- Fresh Lemon Juice1 oz
- Orgeat Syrup0.5 oz
- Dry Sherry0.5 oz
- Orange Wheel1 piece
- Fresh Mint Leaves1 sprig
Method
- Add rum, brandy, gin, orange juice, lemon juice, and orgeat syrup to shaker
- Fill with ice and shake well
- Strain into collins glass filled with ice
- Float sherry on top
- Garnish with orange wheel and mint sprig
Pro Tips
- Trader Vic's 1940s large-format drink — rum + brandy + gin + sherry float + tropical juices.
- The sherry float is CRITICAL — it separates this from every other tiki drink.
- Served in a large collins glass; intended for the long sip, not a fast drink.