Honey Rum Grog

Honey Rum Grog

  • Robust
  • Neutral
3.0 average

Ingredients

  • 1 1⁄2 oz Navy rum
  • 3 barspoon Honey
  • 1⁄4 oz Lime juice
  • 2 oz Chilled water
  • 2 dash Angostura Aromatic Bitters

Method

Glass:

Photographed in an Urban Bar Freddo Old Fashioned

Prepare:

  1. Select and pre-chill an OLD-FASHIONED GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of lime wedge.

Method:

  1. STIR honey with other ingredients in base of shaker until the honey is dissolved.
  2. SHAKE with ice.
  3. STRAIN into ice-filled glass.

Garnish:

  1. Garnish with lime wedge.

History:

This Grog traces its origin back to the British Navy and Admiral Edward "Old Grog" Vernon's 1740 Order to Captains No.349 instructing that the daily ration of high-proof Navy rum was diluted with water and that where possible lime juice and sugar was made available.

Review:

Not to be confused with the famous Tiki cocktail, Navy Grog, this Navy rum and honey sour is very enjoyable.