FOG HORN—Country Club Style
This refreshing 1917 highball elevates the traditional Fog Horn by blending the botanical sweetness of Old Tom Gin with a dual-citrus kick of fresh lime and lemon juice. The addition of bar sugar balances the tartness, while spicy ginger ale provides a crisp, effervescent finish that makes this drink incredibly satisfying. Served tall, it offers a sophisticated and cooling experience perfect for warm weather sipping.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Ice cubes (Originally 'Lump Ice'. Quantity estimated for mixing.)
- 1/2 ounce Lime juice (Originally '1/2 Lime Juice'. Interpreted as 1/2 fluid ounce (approx. juice of half a lime).)
- 1/2 ounce Lemon juice (Originally '1/2 Lemon Juice'. Interpreted as 1/2 fluid ounce (approx. juice of half a lemon).)
- 1 teaspoon Superfine sugar (Originally '1 teaspoonful Bar Sugar'. Superfine sugar dissolves best in cold drinks.)
- 1.5 ounces Old Tom Gin (Originally '1 jigger Burnette’s Old Tom Gin'. 1 jigger = 1.5 oz. Old Tom Gin is slightly sweeter than London Dry.)
- 4 ounces Ginger ale (Originally 'imported Ginger Ale'. Quantity estimated to fill a tall glass.)
Instructions
- 1Fill a large mixing glass with ice cubes. Add the lime juice, lemon juice, sugar, and Old Tom Gin.
- 2Stir the mixture well until the sugar is dissolved and the drink is chilled. Strain into a tall, thin glass (such as a Collins or Highball glass) filled with fresh ice.
- 3Fill the remainder of the glass with ginger ale and serve immediately.