Cocktail
Navy Grog
How to make a Navy Grog - the bold tiki classic of three rums, lime, grapefruit and honey. A simple recipe in the style of Don the Beachcomber.
5 minPrep time
mediumDifficulty
TumblerGlass
1Serving(s)
The Navy Grog is a bold tiki classic from the pen of Don the Beachcomber: three rums meet lime, grapefruit and honey. Multi-layered, aromatic and a genuine piece of bar history. A drink that awakens a longing for the South Seas.
Instructions
- Add all three rums to a shaker.
- Add lime juice, grapefruit juice and honey syrup.
- Fill with crushed ice and shake hard.
- Pour into a tumbler with fresh crushed ice.
- Garnish with a lime slice and mint and serve.
Garnish: Lime slice and mint
Pro tip: Stir the honey with a little warm water into a syrup beforehand - this way it spreads evenly in the cold drink.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Navy Grog come from?
The Navy Grog was created in the 1940s by tiki pioneer Donn Beach, known as Don the Beachcomber, and is a homage to the navy's rum rations.
Why three different rums?
The blend of white, brown and dark rum provides a multi-layered depth that no single rum could achieve on its own.
Can I replace the honey syrup with simple syrup?
That works, but the honey brings a special aromatic note that makes the drink rounder and more characterful.
Ingredients
- White rum3 cl
- Brown rum (Jamaica)3 cl
- Dark rum (Demerara)3 cl
- Fresh lime juice2 cl
- Honey syrup2 cl
- Fresh grapefruit juice2 cl
