Fog Cutter

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Forbidden Island * Alameda, CA The Fog Cutter is a classic concoction from the legendary Victor "Trader Vic" Bergeron. Forbidden Island owner Martin Cate not only serves the tiki drink, at his bar, he's also the registered owner of California license plate FGCUTTR.

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Victor Bergeron
Victor Bergeron

The late Victor Bergeron was the founder of the iconic Polynesian-themed restaurant chain Trader Vic's. Along with Donn Beach, his main competitor, he laid claim to inventing the Mai Tai.

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Published on March 11, 2014
Fog Cutter
Photo: © Wendell T. Webber
Yield:
1 drink
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Ingredients

  • Ice

  • 1 1/2 ounces white rum

  • 1/2 ounce gin

  • 1/2 ounce brandy

  • 2 ounces fresh orange juice

  • 1 ounce fresh lemon juice

  • 1/2 ounce orgeat (almond-flavored syrup)

  • 1/2 ounce Amontillado sherry

  • 1 mint sprig

Directions

  1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the white rum, gin, brandy, orange and lemon juices and orgeat and shake well. Strain into an ice-filled highball glass and float the Amontillado sherry on top. Garnish with the mint sprig.

Originally appeared: September 2008

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