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Fog Cutter
The 'Long Island Iced Tea of tiki' — rum, gin, and brandy combined with citrus, orgeat, and a sherry float. Created by Trader Vic in the 1940s. Dangerously smooth for a drink with three spirits. Vic famously said 'I can only have two of these.'
Prep5 minutes
Cook0 minutes
Serves1 cocktail
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 oz white rum
- 1/2 oz gin
- 1/2 oz brandy or cognac
- 2 oz fresh orange juice
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 oz orgeat syrup
- 1/2 oz dry sherry (oloroso or amontillado) for float
- Mint sprig and fruit for garnish
Instructions
- 1. Add all ingredients except sherry to a shaker with crushed ice.
- 2. Shake vigorously for 15 seconds.
- 3. Strain into a Collins glass or tiki mug filled with crushed ice.
- 4. Float the sherry on top by pouring slowly over a bar spoon.
- 5. Garnish with a mint sprig and fruit slices. Serve with a straw.
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