Navy Grog is a tiki cocktail with a strong tropical character, combining multiple types of rum with citrus and honey syrup. Thanks to its balanced acidity and rich flavors, it is both refreshing and full of character.
The Navy Grog cocktail is one of the most iconic rum cocktails to emerge from the golden age of tiki culture. It is considered to have been created by Don the Beachcomber in the 1940s. Ernest Raymond Beaumont Gantt, also known as Donn Beach, is considered one of the founders of tiki bar culture and was known for his exotic rum concoctions. Navy Grog has also become one of his most famous recipes.
The name originates from the British Navy. In the 18th century, British sailors drank their daily ration of rum mixed with water and lime juice. This mixture was called "grog". Over time, this simple drink inspired more complex cocktails in tropical bar culture. Navy Grog is one of the most famous interpretations of this nautical tradition in the tiki world.
“No matter how big the sea, it is the compass within that determines one's direction.”
With the popularization of the tiki era, Navy Grog has become a staple drink in tropical-themed bars across America. The use of multiple types of rum gives the cocktail depth and strength, while citrus and honey syrup balance the intensity. Today, for those who love tiki culture, the Navy Grog is considered one of the symbols of exotic and adventurous cocktails.
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Ingredients
Unit System
30 mlDark Rum
30 mlDemerara Rum
30 mlWhite Rum
22 mlFresh Lime Juice
22 mlGrapefruit Juice
15 mlHoney Syrup
·Ice
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Method
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Add lots of ice into the shaker.
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Add all types of rum, lime juice, grapefruit juice and honey syrup.
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Shake vigorously.
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Strain into a tiki or highball glass filled with crushed ice.
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Garnish with a mint or lime wedge, if desired.
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Bartender Tips
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Prepare the honey syrup in advance - you can mix the honey with hot water to make it easier to use.
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Use crushed ice - tiki cocktails require fresh and fast-cooling drinks.
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Use different types of rum - the most important element that creates the character of this cocktail is the rum mix.
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