Navy Grog
Rum · Tiki mug
Another Donn Beach creation from the 1940s, inspired by the British Royal Navy's rum ration. This potent drink combines three rums with honey, lime, and grapefruit in a cone of crushed ice, served with straws for communal drinking.
| Glass | Tiki mug |
| Garnish | None |
| ABV | 25% |
| Category | tiki |
| Flavor | tropical, citrus, honey, naval |
Ingredients
- White Rum1 oz
- Golden Rum1 oz
- Dark Rum1 oz
- Honey Syrup0.75 oz
- Fresh Lime Juice0.75 oz
- Grapefruit Juice0.75 oz
- Lemon Wheel1 piece
- Fresh Mint Leaves1 sprig
Method
- Add rums, honey syrup, lime juice, and grapefruit juice to shaker
- Fill with ice and shake well
- Strain into large goblet or tiki mug filled with crushed ice
- Garnish with lime wheel and mint sprig
Pro Tips
- 1940s Donn Beach creation — three rums, honey, lime, grapefruit, served in a cone of crushed ice.
- Build the ice cone with a dedicated cone tool; the drink is served with a straw punched through it.
- Use an aged Demerara rum (El Dorado 12) for the overproof component.