Rum will make it better.

So here we are. Bet you could use a drink right about now. Well,your Uncle Giltron has been doing some more research into the concoctions known as ‘grogs’. Early in my blog I covered the origins of grog,and now I’ve got some modern grogs that are sure to cure what ails ya’. Enjoy!

Mix #265 Coastal Grog

1.5oz Planteray Stiggins Fancy Pineapple rum
1/2oz Planteray Original Dark rum
2oz pineapple juice
2oz orange juice
1/2oz lime juice
3/4oz coconut water
1/2oz grenadine
1/4oz cream of coconut

Shake well with ice and strain into mug over fresh ice.

From Trader Brandon comes a sweet and citrus-y drink that reminds me of my Corsair Punch,only it’s dominated by coconut. Not a powerful drink,but good for folks who like the sweet drinks.

Mix #266 Trader Vic’s Grog

2oz dark rum
1oz lemon juice
1oz pineapple juice
1oz passionfruit syrup
dash of bitters

Shake with crushed ice and pour into tall glass with ice cubes.

From the back of a bottle of TV’s own passionfruit syrup(which I’ve used many times with great success),this is light and sweet and would make a nice summer drink. Also a simple recipe to remember.

Mix #267 Commando Grog

1.5oz Planteray Original Dark rum
1.5oz Planteray OFTD rum
1.5oz grapefruit juice
3/4oz lime juice
1/2oz falernum
1/2oz orgeat
1/2oz cinnamon syrup
1/2oz allspice dram

Flash blend with ice and pour into mug.

Created by TikiCommando Jason Alexander,this is very Zombie-esque in both taste and kick. Sweet and citrus-y with some spice and cinnamon burn on the end,that OFTD will schmack you like a rolled up newspaper. Be careful with this one.

Mix #268 Doomsayer’s Grog

1.5oz Planteray Original Dark rum
1.5oz Planteray OFTD rum
1oz grapefruit juice
1/2oz cinnamon syrup
3/4oz lime juice
1/2oz honey syrup
1/4oz allspice dram
1tsp Don’s Zombie Mix*

Shake with crushed ice and pour into snifter glass.

*Don’s Zombie Mix = equal parts grenadine/falernum/absinthe/dry curacao.

More mayhem from Jason Alexander,this is a complex drink with a lot going on. It’s basically a Zombie riff only sweeter,with some spice and absinthe on the end. And it’s got some kick.

Mix #269 Tabu Tabu Grog

2oz Planteray OFTD rum
3/4oz lime juice
3/4oz grapefruit juice
1/2oz passionfruit syrup
1/2oz honey syrup
1/4oz allspice dram
2 dashes Angostura bitters

Shake with ice and strain into double old fashioned glass with crushed ice.

Created by Marie King of the Tonga Hut,this is another sweet drink with spice on the end. And you will feel the OFTD. If you want sweet and strong,this is your drink.

Mix #270 Jet Grog

1oz Hamilton 151 rum*
1oz Don Q Reserva 7*
1oz Coruba rum
3/4oz lime juice
3/4oz white grapefruit juice**
1/2oz falernum
1/2oz cinnamon syrup
1/2oz honey syrup
10 drops absinthe
10 drops allspice dram
1 dash Angostura bitters

Shake with ice and pour into mug.

*I used Lemon Hart 151 and Bacardi Gran Reserva Diez.
**I used pink.

Nathan Robinson gives us a complex drink with legit Zombie kick. Sweet,with some spice and light cinnamon burn and absinthe on the end. Basically a sweet Zombie. Be careful with this one folks.

So mix yourself a grog,put on some Tiki music,and let the rum do its work. And should you have a bit too much grog,well,Uncle Giltron found an infographic that might help. Booyakasha.

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