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.

GlassTiki mug
GarnishNone
ABV25%
Categorytiki
Flavortropical, 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

  1. Add rums, honey syrup, lime juice, and grapefruit juice to shaker
  2. Fill with ice and shake well
  3. Strain into large goblet or tiki mug filled with crushed ice
  4. 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.