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Alcoholic Cocktail Beer Mug or Pilsner Glass 4 ingredients

Recipe

  • 2 oz Rum (Dark)
  • 8 oz Water
  • 1 tspdemera or muscovado Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice

Instructions

Grog has varied in strength throughout history, but vice-admiral Eward Vernon, the inventor of grog and a supporter of sailors rights, first made grog with these measurements. At first, grog consisted of just Rum and Water, but it didn't take long for Lemon Juice and Sugar to be added for flavor. It wasn't until 1851, roughly one hundred years after its invention, that other condiments were officially added. A sailors daily ration of grog consisted of the equivalent of 8 double shots of Whiskey.Pour the Rum into the container of your choice. A mug is suggested if a hot beverage is desired, but a glass works for a cool drink. Real Jamaican Rum has the strong flavor thats desired for grog. Add Sugar. Brown Sugar can work as a substitute; White Sugar is too flavorless to work well. Add a good tablespoon of Lemon Juice. Add cool or boiling Water, depending on choice. Stir until the Sugar is dissolved. For extra flavor, Cinnamon, in the form of a stick or Powder, can be added. One stick or a pinch of Powdered Cinnamon is sufficient.

About Vernons Grog

Vernon's Grog is a classic cocktail that embodies the spirit of seafaring tradition with a touch of refined sweetness. It combines the robust flavors of dark rum with the refreshing simplicity of water, enhanced by the rich, molasses-like notes of demerara or muscovado sugar. A dash of lemon juice adds a bright, citrusy tang, balancing the drink's sweetness and providing a refreshing zest. The result is a smooth and invigorating beverage that pays homage to the grog served aboard naval ships in the 18th century.

The origins of grog date back to the British Royal Navy, where Admiral Edward Vernon, nicknamed "Old Grog" for his grogram cloak, introduced the practice of diluting the sailors' rum rations with water. This was intended to prevent drunkenness and conserve the limited supplies of fresh water on long voyages. Over time, additional ingredients such as sugar and citrus juice were added, both to improve the taste and to ward off scurvy, a common ailment among sailors. Vernon's Grog is a modern tribute to this storied history, offering a taste of maritime heritage with a contemporary twist.

This cocktail is alcoholic, so drink responsibly! Best served in a Beer Mug or Pilsner Glass, though any glass works!

Feel free to get creative with substitutions — try different fruit types, sugar substitutes, or liquor brands. Crafting cocktails should be fun!

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This drink uses 4 core ingredients. Click any ingredient to find more drinks featuring it:

  1. Rum (Dark)
  2. Water
  3. Sugar
  4. Lemon Juice

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