Name: Fog Cutter Cocktail Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 45 ml Light Rum; 15 ml Gin; 15 ml Brandy; 30 ml lemon juice; 15 ml Orange juice; 15 ml Orgeat Syrup; 10 ml Sherry (float on top); 1 mint sprig (for garnish)

Fog Cutter

Description

The Fog Cutter was created by Victor "Trader Vic" Bergeron in the 1940s. Known as a "breakfast drink," it is a high-octane blend of rum, gin, brandy, and citrus.

Despite its potency, the drink is balanced and flavorful, often topped with sherry for extra depth.

Ingredients

45 ml Light Rum
15 ml Gin
15 ml Brandy
30 ml lemon juice
15 ml Orange juice
15 ml Orgeat Syrup
10 ml Sherry (float on top)
1 mint sprig (for garnish)

Equipment needed

Cocktail Shaker – Used to shake the base ingredients. Fine Mesh Strainer – Used to fine strain into the tall glass.

Instructions

Shake all ingredients except sherry with ice.
Strain into a tall glass filled with ice.
Float the sherry on top and garnish with a mint sprig.

Recommended glassware

Hurricane Glass (recommended)

A curvy showcase glass for tropical and rum-heavy drinks.

350–500 ml Tall, curved bowl with a festive silhouette.

Best for: Hurricane, Piña Colada, Zombie, Rum Punch, tropical punches.

Garnish: Perfect for pineapple leaves, cherries, orange slices, and paper umbrellas.

Quick facts

5 mins Medium Approx. 16% ABV 2 units 205 kcal Ice