Fog Cutter

Name: Fog Cutter Cocktail Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 oz Old Mr. Boston Rum; 1/2 oz Old Mr. Boston Five Star Brandy; 1/2 oz Old Mr. Boston Dry Gin; 1 oz Orange Juice; 1 1/2 oz Lemon Juice; 1 1/2 tsp Orgeat Syrup

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The Fog Cutter is a spirited tiki cocktail that combines rum, brandy, and gin with fresh lemon and orange juice, sweetened with orgeat syrup. Its three-spirit blend creates a complex, citrus-forward drink balanced between tropical sweetness and bright acidity.

🏷️Equipment: collins glass

Total

5 min

Servings

4

Recipe Source

Visit Mr. Boston Drinks

From Mr. Boston Drinks · by Mr. Boston Deluxe Official Bartender's Guide

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Instructions

1
Shake all ingredients and strain into collins glass over ice cubes.
2
Top with a teaspoon of sweet sherry.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Use fresh-squeezed lemon and orange juice for brightness; bottled juice will dull the citrus profile.
Chill your glass in advance or fill with ice before building the drink to maintain proper serving temperature.
Shake for 10–15 seconds to fully integrate the three spirits and ensure smooth dilution from ice melt.
Pour slowly over ice to prevent excessive splashing and maintain the drink's layering if desired.

Substitutions

Old Mr. Boston Rum → any light rum or white rum (keeps the spirit base consistent)
Old Mr. Boston Five Star Brandy → cognac or VSOP brandy (adds elegance, slight oak notes)
Lemon juice → lime juice (shifts citrus profile; reduce to 1 oz if tartness becomes overpowering)

Storage & make-ahead

Cocktails are best served immediately after preparation. Pre-batch the spirit blend in a bottle, but shake with fresh juice and ice only when serving.

Equipment

cocktail shaker · jigger or measuring spoon · bar spoon · strainer

Common Questions

What type of rum works best in a Fog Cutter?

Light or white rum is traditional for this cocktail, as called for in the original recipe. Avoid overproof spirits unless you prefer a higher alcohol content.

Can I make a Fog Cutter without orgeat syrup?

Orgeat is a key ingredient that adds nuttiness and body. If unavailable, almond syrup or a light honey syrup can approximate the flavor, though the result will differ.