Fog Cutter

SERVINGS: makes 1 drink

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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1/2 ounce brandy
1 1/2 ounces white rum
1/2 ounce gin
1/2 ounce Amontillado sherry
Ice
1 mint sprig
1/2 ounce orgeat (almond-flavored syrup)
1 ounce fresh lemon juice
2 ounces fresh orange juice

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 carefully pour the Amontillado sherry on top. Garnish with the mint sprig.

Fog Cutter

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