Fog Cutter
The Quirky Foodster Team
Hurricane glass or tiki mug
Glass
Mint sprig
Garnish
Ingredients
- Light rum — 45 ml (1 1/2 oz)
- Brandy — 15 ml (1/2 oz)
- Gin — 15 ml (1/2 oz)
- Fresh orange juice — 45 ml (1 1/2 oz)
- Fresh lemon juice — 22.5 ml (3/4 oz)
- Orgeat (almond syrup) — 15 ml (1/2 oz)
- Cream sherry (float) — 15 ml (1/2 oz)
Method
- Add all ingredients except the sherry to a shaker with ice.
- Shake until well chilled.
- Strain over crushed ice in a tall glass.
- Float the sherry on top and garnish with mint.
Description: A deceptively strong tiki classic that layers rum, brandy and gin under a sherry float — famous for sneaking up on drinkers.
Cultural Background: Created by Victor "Trader Vic" Bergeron, one of his most enduringly popular multi-spirit tiki inventions.
Tips: The three-spirit base makes this stronger than it tastes — pace accordingly.
Variations: Some versions reduce the gin slightly to let the rum and brandy lead more clearly.
Serving Suggestion: Serve over crushed ice as a rich, layered tiki showpiece.
Nutrition: Approx. 230 kcal per serving
FAQs:
Q: Why is it called Fog Cutter?
A: Reportedly named for its strength — enough, jokingly, to cut through San Francisco's famous fog.
- Light rum — 45 ml (1 1/2 oz)
- Brandy — 15 ml (1/2 oz)
- Gin — 15 ml (1/2 oz)
- Fresh orange juice — 45 ml (1 1/2 oz)
- Fresh lemon juice — 22.5 ml (3/4 oz)
- Orgeat (almond syrup) — 15 ml (1/2 oz)
- Cream sherry (float) — 15 ml (1/2 oz)
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