The Fog Cutter

When it comes to Tiki cocktails "Trader Vic" Bergeron is one of the founding fathers of the style.  He had a knack for developing complex flavors in his creations through the use of multiple spirits and mixes.  The Fog Cutter is a strong drink, not for the faint of heart.  Pretty in appearance, this deceptive fruit punch will lure one into gulping and will surely inebriate if not imbibed with a bit of reverence.  Though summer is coming to an end soon, the weather is still tropical enough in nature to whip up a batch of Fog Cutters.  Shakabrah!

The Fog Cutter

Ingredients: 

• 1 ½ Ounces White Rum
• ½ Ounce Gin
• ½ Ounce Brandy
• 2 Ounces Fresh Orange Juice
• 1 Ounce Fresh Lemon Juice
• ½ Ounce Orgeat
• ½ Ounce of Amontillado Sherry

In a shaker glass filled with ice, add all but the Sherry.  Shake until painfully cold and then shake a bit more.  Strain into a cracked ice-filled Tiki-Glass or highball.  Float the Amontillado Sherry on top. Garnish with a bouquet of mint.