"Tiki drinks are all about layering and balance, criteria upon which the potent Fog Cutter delivers in spades - a feat no less impressive because of its signature potency. The Fog Cutter is built on the eyelash-searing foundation of a tri-spirit base (light rum, cognac, and London dry gin). Orgeat syrup enters for some sweet rounding balance, taming the boozy flame."
"To assemble a Fog Cutter, 1.5 ounces of light rum gets vigorously wet-shaken with 1 ounce cognac, ½ ounce London Dry gin, 2 ounces lemon juice, 1 ounce orange juice, and ½ ounce orgeat. The chilled mixture gets strained into a crushed-ice-filled Collins glass, then gently topped with a ½ ounce sherry float and a generous pinch of fresh mint leaves to serve."
The Fog Cutter is a classic tiki cocktail built on a tri-spirit base of light rum, cognac, and London dry gin. Orgeat syrup provides nutty almond sweetness that rounds and softens the high-proof spirits. Lemon and orange juices add bright citrus balance while a small sherry float dries the finish and prevents the drink from becoming cloying. Preparation calls for wet-shaking the spirits, juices, and orgeat with ice, straining over crushed ice in a Collins glass, and finishing with sherry and fresh mint. The result is fruity, oaky, tropical, mature, and notably strong, so moderate consumption is advisable.
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