Samoan Fog Cutter
Trader Vic's later Samoan revision gives rum, Cognac, and gin an unusually broad tropical base before a sweet sherry float turns the citrus-and-orgeat drink savoury at the surface.
- Glassware
- Collins glass
- Strength
- 18% ABVBefore dilution
- Garnish
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- Mint sprig Clap the mint gently before placing it beside the straw.
Ingredients
- White rum 45 ml
- Cognac 30 ml
- London dry gin 15 ml
- Fresh lemon juice 60 ml
- Fresh orange juice 30 ml
- Orgeat syrup 15 ml
- Cream sherry 15 ml
Preparation
- Shake everything except the cream sherry with cubed ice until thoroughly chilled.
- Strain into a chilled Collins glass packed with crushed ice.
- Float the cream sherry over the surface.
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