Navy Grog Cocktail Recipe
The Navy Grog is a classic tiki cocktail that packs a punch with its blend of rums and citrus. We love how it balances sweet and tart flavors for a refreshing tropical drink. Let's dive into how to make this iconic cocktail at home.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Jigger
- Strainer
- Double old-fashioned glass or Tiki mug
- Ice mold or Navy Grog Cone Kit (for ice cone, optional)
Ingredients
- 1 oz Gold Rum aged or light
- 1 oz Dark Rum Jamaican preferred
- 1 oz Demerara Rum from Guyana
- ¾ oz Fresh Lime Juice
- ¾ oz Fresh Grapefruit Juice
- 1 oz Honey Simple Syrup
- ¾ oz Club Soda chilled
- Mint sprig or lime wheel for garnish optional
Instructions
- Fill your cocktail shaker with ice.
- Pour in the three rums, lime juice, grapefruit juice, and honey simple syrup.
- Shake vigorously for about 10-15 seconds to chill and combine the ingredients.
- If using an ice cone, place it in your glass. Otherwise, fill the glass with crushed ice.
- Strain the cocktail into your prepared glass.
- Top with club soda and give it a gentle stir.
- Garnish with a mint sprig and lime wheel or twist.
Notes
- If you can’t find Demerara rum, a full-bodied dark rum works well as a substitute.
- Want a lighter version? Swap gold rum for white rum.
- Watching sugar? Use a sugar-free sweetener or try agave nectar. Just go easy since it’s sweeter than honey.
- Fresh juices are best, but bottled lime and grapefruit juice can work in a pinch. Just know the flavor might not be as bright.
- Add the club soda slowly so you don’t water down the drink too much. Taste as you go.
- Don’t be afraid to tweak the rum ratios to match your taste. You might like more dark rum for a richer flavor or more gold rum for something lighter.