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Fog Cutter cocktail made with Liber & Co. syrup

Fog Cutter

One of Trader Vic's signature drinks, the Fog Cutter mixes rum, brandy and gin with fresh citrus and orgeat, then finishes with a float of sherry. It's a strong one, so sip slowly.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine American, Polynesian
Servings 1 Cocktail

Ingredients
  

  • 60 ml White rum
  • 30 ml Brandy
  • 15 ml Gin
  • 60 ml Fresh orange juice
  • 30 ml Fresh lemon juice
  • 15 ml Orgeat
  • 15 ml Cream sherry to float

Instructions
 

  • Add everything except the sherry to a shaker with ice.
  • Shake well for about 10 seconds.
  • Strain into a tall glass or tiki mug filled with fresh ice.
  • Gently float the sherry on top and garnish with a sprig of mint.

Notes

Orgeat

Orgeat is a rich almond syrup and the backbone of many tiki classics. Liber & Co. make theirs from roasted almonds, cane sugar and a touch of orange blossom.
Shop Liber & Co. Almond Orgeat Syrup here.
Keyword brandy, fog cutter, gin, orgeat, rum, tiki, tiki cocktail, trader vic