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Navy Grog Cocktail

Navy Grog Cocktail Recipe
This iconic tiki cocktail blends three types of rum with lime, grapefruit, honey, and bitters—creating a complex, smooth, and refreshing classic straight from the golden age of tiki bars.
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Prep Time 4 minutes
Total Time 4 minutes
Serving Size 1 glass

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker
  • Jigger
  • Strainer
  • Old fashioned glass
  • Bar spoon
  • Ice cone mold
  • Citrus juicer

Ingredients

  • 1 oz light rum
  • 1 oz dark Jamaican rum
  • 1 oz demerara rum
  • 0.75 oz fresh lime juice
  • 0.5 oz grapefruit juice
  • 0.75 oz honey mix equal parts honey and hot water
  • 0.25 oz demerara syrup optional, for richness
  • 1 dash Angostura bitters
  • crushed ice for shaking and serving
  • ice cone optional, for garnish
  • lime wheel for garnish
  • mint sprig for garnish

Instructions

  • Add all rums, lime juice, grapefruit juice, honey mix, and bitters to a cocktail shaker filled with crushed ice.
  • Shake hard for 10–15 seconds until very cold.
  • Strain into an old-fashioned glass filled with fresh crushed ice.
  • For the classic tiki look, add an ice cone on top if you like.
  • Garnish with a lime wheel or mint sprig.

Notes

Use three distinct rums for best flavor. Adjust citrus to taste—more lime for tartness, more grapefruit for softness. Make honey mix by stirring equal parts honey and hot water until smooth. Serve right away for peak refreshment.