Grog

By Olga Klesch

Admiral Sir Edward Vernon, nicknamed 'Old Grog' because his cloak was made of grogram, a coarse material, was returning from the Caribbean in 1740. He decided to water down the crew's rum rations in order to improve efficiency. The result was named Grog. By 1795, lemon juice was added to Grog to fight against scurvy. By 1850, lime was more commonly used. Other elements were added, but the original recipe was always one part strong rum to three parts water.

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Ingredients

50 ml Dark rum (2 fl oz)
50 ml Water (2 fl oz)
1 Tablespoon Lime juice
1 Teaspoon Brown sugar or honey
2 Cloves
1 Small Cinnamon stick

Details

Servings 1
Level of difficulty Average
Cost Average budget

Preparation

Step 1

Gently heat all the ingredients in a small saucepan until the sugar has dissolved.

Step 2

Strain into a heat-proof cup.