Fog Cutter

Latest revision as of 23:05, 3 July 2008

The Fog Cutter is a Cocktail which consists of Rum, Brandy, Gin, Almond Syrup, Fresh Lemon Juice, Orange Juice, and Sherry.

[edit] Historical References

[edit] "Beachbum Berry's Grog Log", by Jeff Berry, 1998

• 2 ounce Fresh Lemon Juice
• 1 ounce Orange Juice
• 1/2 ounce Orgeat Syrup (Almond Syrup)
• 2 ounce White Rum
• 1 ounce Brandy
• 1/2 ounce Gin
• 1/2 ounce Sweet Sherry

Shake everything -- except sherry -- with ice cubes. Pour into tall tiki mug. Add more ice cubes to fill. Float sherry on top of drink. Serve with straws and swizzle stick.

[edit] "Trader Vic's Bartenders Guide," by Trader Vic, 1972

Samoan Fog Cutter

• 1/2 oz Orgeat syrup
• 2 oz Lemon juice
• 1 oz Orange juice
• 1/2 oz Gin
• 1/2 oz Brandy
• 1.5 oz Puerto Rican light rum
• 1/4 oz Sweet sherry

Blend all of the above except sherry in a electric blender with 1 scoop of shaved ice. Pour into a fog cutter mug. Add ice cubes, float the sherry. Garnish with fresh mint and a stirrer.

[edit] The Bali Ha'i Fog Cutter

From Bali Ha'i At The Beach, Pontchartrain Beach, La. Makes 4 (or more) drinks.

• 8 oz orange juice
• 6 oz lime juice
• 6 oz simple syrup
• 4 oz light rum
• 4 oz dark rum
• 4 oz brandy
• 4 oz gin
• ¼ oz almond extract

Combine all ingredients in a pitcher. Serve in tiki glasses or tall glasses.