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Grog served in a glass
Warming and classic grog with lemon and brown sugar

Classic Navy Grog

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Drinks
Grog is British Royal Navy heritage: Admiral Vernon (nicknamed 'Old Grog') ordered in 1740 that sailors' rum ration be diluted with water to prevent drunkenness. Sailors soon realized sugar and lemon (protecting against scurvy) turned necessity into pleasure. This version is a sophisticated, warming drink where brown sugar's caramel tones meet rum's power.
🕒 Prep Time 5 mins
🍳 Cook Time 5 mins
⌛ Total Time 10 mins
🍽️ Servings 1 servings
🔥 Calories 210 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Kettle
  • Heatproof Mug
  • Bar Spoon

Instructions

1 ✓

Boil water. If using tea, steep bag 2-3 minutes then remove.

Tip: Tea tannins add extra structure, but keep it weak so as not to overpower rum.
2 ✓

Put brown sugar and cinnamon stick in mug, pour hot water/tea over. Stir until sugar dissolves completely.

Tip: In hot medium, brown sugar's molasses scent releases immediately.
3 ✓

Add lemon juice, then lastly pour in rum.

Tip: Order matters: adding rum last to hot water evaporates less alcohol, keeping intense 'kick'.
4 ✓

Drop in lemon wheel and serve hot.

Tip: Oils from lemon peel add freshness alongside heavy, sweet-alcoholic vapors.

Recipe FAQ

What rum to use?
For authentic experience use dark or gold rum (e.g. Jamaica or Demerara), having necessary body. White rum is too bland for this.

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup Hot Water (or weak black tea)
  • 1.5 oz Aged Dark Rum
  • 2 tsp Brown Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice
  • 1 slice Lemon Wheel
  • 1 pc Small Cinnamon Stick (optional)