Grog Cocktail Recipe
The term "grog" is most often heard in films about pirates or old sea bears, which is no coincidence, as the original drink made with water and rum was primarily consumed by sailors and naval crews, and its history dates back to the great voyages and adventures of the sea.
Modern versions of the drink are still found in Western cultures today: typically consumed in winter, they are often supplemented with hot water and flavoured with lemon juice, cinnamon or sugar, in addition to the rum base.
With all this in mind, the Grog cocktail goes back to the beginning, but turns the original concept into a literally much "cooler" drink that always "goes big" at gatherings of friends: with a delicious spiced rum (Yes, Captain Morgan!), lime, honey and a hint of bitter... poured over ice!
What you’ll need
Ingredients
- Captain Morgan Original Spiced Gold50ml
- Runny Honey tsp splash sprinkle sprig twist dash1
- Lime Juice15ml
- Lemon slice1
- Angostura Bitters dash2ml
Equipment
- 1 x Rock glass
- 1 x Bar spoon
- 1 x Cocktail shaker
- 1 x Chopping Board
- 1 x Ice
- 1 x Knife
- 1 x Strainer
Method
Ice
Add ice cubes to a cocktail shaker.
Pour
Scoop runny honey from a jar into the shaker. Add Captain Morgan Original Spiced, lime juice and Angostura bitters. Using a bar spoon, scoop out a full spoon of runny honey and place in a cocktail shaker, along with 50ml Captain Morgan Original Spiced, 15ml lime juice and 2 dashes Angostura bitters.
Mix
Shake the mixture until the shaker feels cold.
Garnish
Pour the liquid through a cocktail strainer into a Rocks glass. Using a sharp knife, cut a slice of lemon and place on the glass rim to garnish.
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