Navy Grog
A rum cocktail made with three rums, grapefruit and lime juices, and honey syrup. It has noticeable acidity, moderate sweetness, and moderate strength at about 14% ABV.
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Build in a chilled Collins glass, fill with pebble ice and swizzle, then add more ice
Navy Grog
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Volume255 ml
Strength14% ABV
Alcohol36 ml (29 g)91 ml of vodka (40%)3 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar13 g (4.9%)3 sugar cubes
Acidity0.74%
Sweet vs sourBalanced
Don the Beachcomber (1941)
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Navy Grog