Fog Cutter

The Fog Cutter is a potent stirred cocktail traditionally made with rye whiskey, brandy, absinthe, and orange juice, served in a large rocks glass filled with ice. It is typically garnished with a lemon peel or cherry.

The Fog Cutter is closely associated with tiki cocktail culture and the Trader Vic's restaurant chain, which popularized elaborate multi-spirit tropical drinks in the mid-20th century. The combination of multiple spirits makes it one of the more potent entries in the tiki cocktail canon.

The Fog Cutter combines two full-strength spirits—rye whiskey and brandy—along with absinthe, creating an exceptionally high-ABV cocktail. The name itself reportedly references the drink's ability to 'cut through fog,' a nod to its potency.

The Fog Cutter is often served in a large rocks glass filled with ice, though tiki bar variations may use specialty tiki mugs or Collins-style glasses. A lemon peel or cherry is the standard garnish for presentation.