Grog
Grog - This drink goes back as far as the origins of Rum in the New World. The daily Rum Ration was a “Right”, or one of the few actual rights sailors had in the British Navy or any other navy for that matter. The amount of rum issued to each sailor each day was literally staggering! The rum ration, or "tot", from 1850 to 1970 consisted of one-eighth of an imperial pint (71 ml) of rum at 95.5 proof (54.6% ABV), given out to every sailor at midday. Senior ratings (petty officers and above) received their rum neat, whilst for junior ratings it was diluted with two parts of water to make three-eighths of an imperial pint (213 ml) of grog. The rum ration was served from one particular barrel, also known as the "Rum Tub", which was ornately decorated and was made of oak and reinforced with brass bands with brass letters saying "The Queen, God Bless Her".
Not all sailors necessarily drew their rum: each had the option to be marked in the ship's books as "G" (for Grog) or "T" (for Temperance, if they were members of the Temperance Movement). Sailors who opted to be "T" were given three pence (3d) a day instead of the rum ration, although most preferred the rum.
The time when the rum ration was distributed was called "Up Spirits", which was between 11 am and 12 noon. A common cry from the sailors was "Stand fast the Holy Ghost". This was in response to the bosun's call "Up Spirits". Each mess had a "Rum Bosun" who would collect the rum from the officer responsible for measuring the right number of tots for each mess. The officers did not get a rum ration.
Tot glasses were kept separate from any other glasses. They were washed on the outside, but never inside, in the belief that residue of past tots would stick to the side of the glass and make the tot even stronger. Sailors under 20 were not permitted a rum ration, and were marked on the ship's books as "UA" (Under Age). Grog was named in 1740 after Admiral Edward “Old Grogram” Vernon told his sailors they could exchange their salt and bread for limes and sugar and, not being being fools, they took him up on it! And Grog was born! Simple:Rum, sugar and lime!
Add the ingredients to a cocktail shaker filled with cracked and cubed ice: Shake and strain into a crushed ice filled Tiki mug. Garnish with lime! Enjoy!
.5 oz Fresh Lime Juice
.5 oz Demerara Syrup
2 oz Hamilton Jamaican Pot Still Black Rum
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