The original recipe called for gin and lemon juice. Originally gin was used in many cocktails because it was the lightest tasting clear liquor. Today vodka has replaced gin and it makes a smother tasting drink.
Hurricane Glass
- Mixing Glass, Ice
- ½ oz. Rum
- ½ oz. Brandy
- ½ oz. Vodka
- 1 oz. Sweet and Sour
- 1 oz. Orange Juice
- ½ oz. Orgeat Syrup
- Dash of Sherry
- Shake in mixing glass and strain into the Hurricane Glass
- Mint sprig garnish
There are many variations of the Fog Cutter recipe. This is the original from Trader Vic.
