Less famous than other ‘Mexican’ cocktails and that is unfortunate. It makes for a great thirst-quenching summer pick-me-up. Surprisingly the components work wonderfully together; each, individually, are some of my favourites. If you layer it up, it can look very impressive. Definitely one for Instagram, kids.
Fog Cutter
Popularised by Trader Vic’s, the Fog Cutter, or, as they call it, the Samoan Fog Cutter, was, like Mai Tais, likely created by Donn Beach of Don the Beachcomber Fame in the 1930s.It is not a drink for the faint-hearted.
Hot Buttered Rum
Once, oddly, a signature drink at Tiki bar Trader Vic’s in the 1940s, the original method floats the butter on top, giving a smooth mouthfeel but, unfortunately, a greasy top lip to the drinker. Not a good look.