Fog Cutter (Sherry Float Spec)
Cocktail Recipe
Description
A refreshing and complex tiki cocktail featuring rum and sherry, balanced with citrus flavors and a unique sherry float.
History
The Fog Cutter is a classic tiki cocktail that emerged in the 1940s, blending various spirits and tropical flavors. The addition of a sherry float brings a new depth and complexity that enhances the traditional recipe.
Instructions
Step 1.
- In a shaker, combine 1 oz of light rum, 1 oz of dark rum, 0.75 oz of freshly squeezed lemon juice, 0.75 oz of orange juice, and 0.5 oz of orgeat syrup.
Step 2.
- Add ice and shake vigorously until well chilled.
Step 3.
- Strain the mixture into a hurricane glass filled with crushed ice.
Step 4.
- Carefully float 0.5 oz of oloroso sherry on top by pouring it over the back of a spoon.
Step 5.
- Garnish with a lime wheel and mint sprig.
Ingredients
1 oz Light rum
1 oz Dark rum
0.75 oz Lemon juice — freshly squeezed
0.75 oz Orange juice — freshly squeezed
0.5 oz Orgeat syrup
0.5 oz Oloroso Sherry (garnish)
1 piece Mint Sprig (garnish)
1 piece Lime Wheel (garnish)
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