Grog
CLASSIC · NAVY RUM

Grog

Born on the British naval decks of the 18th century, grog is the original sailor's tipple - a ration of dark navy rum cut with water, sharpened with lime, and lifted with a touch of sweetness.

Ingredients
Fresh Lime Juice15 ml
Rich Sugar Syrup (2:1)15 ml
Chilled Water45 ml
Lime Wedge
Glassware
Double Old-Fashioned
Chilled.
Flavor
BODYSWEETFRUITACIDHEATSMOKEEARTHBITTER

Lime · Molasses / dark syrup · Cask character · Oak · Salty licorice

Estimated profile

Method
  1. 1

    Add navy rum, fresh lime juice, rich sugar syrup, chilled water, and aromatic bitters into a cocktail shaker.

  2. 2

    Add ice and shake well for 10–12 seconds.

  3. 3

    Strain into an ice-filled Double Old-Fashioned glass.

  4. 4

    Garnish with a lime wedge and serve immediately.

From the Bartender

Grog was officially ordered by British Admiral Edward Vernon in 1740 to dilute sailors' neat rum rations - the lime was a later addition that inadvertently prevented scurvy, making this one of the few cocktails that saved lives. The chilled water is non-negotiable: it's what separates grog from a rum sour and keeps it true to its naval origins.

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