Grog
Rum · Irish coffee mug
The Royal Navy's daily ration from 1740 — rum cut with hot water, lime juice, and sugar. Admiral Edward 'Old Grog' Vernon's anti-scurvy order, and the lineage of most rum cocktails.
| Glass | Irish coffee mug |
| Garnish | None |
| ABV | 14% |
| Category | hot |
| Flavor | warm, citrus, historic, naval |
Ingredients
- Dark Rum2 oz
- Fresh Lime Juice0.5 oz
- Demerara Sugar2 tsp
- Boiling Water4 oz
- Lime Wheel1 piece
- Ground Nutmeg1 pinch
Method
- Combine rum, lime juice, and sugar in heatproof mug
- Top with boiling water and stir to dissolve sugar
- Garnish with lime wheel and grated nutmeg
Pro Tips
- Demerara sugar dissolves faster in hot liquid than white — less stirring, better texture.
- Fresh lime is non-negotiable here; bottled juice turns flabby at temperature.
- Navy tradition was half-water, half-rum — halve the water if you want to feel the 1740s.