ahoy yea wogs, having been to davies jones locker and been before neptunis rex king of the raging seas, i' a was beaten from a wog and made a trusty 'shellback' after crossing the line (equator) and have drank grog and washed myself of wog slime i hearby order all wogs bow to a trusty shellback and servant of king neptunis rex. aaargg wog, down upon ye knees.
Introduction to Making Grog
It is always easier to make a cocktail when you know what it is. Understanding the history of Grog is the best way to understand it's ingredients and preparation method.
In a time when boats were the primary means of travel, sailors had a problem. Salt water is not suitable for human consumption and fresh water brought aboard would grow algae before the voyage was complete. Rum was used as a replacement for the water rations initially. However, replacing the sailor’s water with rum resulted in sailors that were too intoxicated to do their jobs. It was clear rum was just too strong of a liquor to replace water rations. To solve the problem a navy caption got the idea to simply water down the rum. However, the sailor's found its taste a little lacking. They began adding flavorings such as citrus juice and honey. Grog became a god sent to the sailors. They believed the drink was just so good it made them healthier. Little did they know that it was the vitamin C in the citrus improving their health and not the Grog
Step 1: Gather Your Ingredients to Make Grog
Long history short you’ll need Rum, Water, and your choice of flavoring. The most commonly used flavorings are; lime or lemon juice, and sugar or honey. You can also try replacing the sugar with brown sugar or a cinnamon stick.
Note that "sour mix"", a bar tending ingredient composed of lemon and lime juice, is also an option to use in your Grog.2 This is what you will likely find in a bar's recipe for Grog.
Step 2: Decide How You Like It
Grog is a versatile drink that can be served hot, cold or as boat tradition has it at room temperature.
Hot Grog is thought to be sort of like a hot tottie or tea with an alcoholic kick. It can be great if you are sick.
Cold Grog can be enjoyed just about anytime and is similar to a good mug of beer, but eliminates that hops flavor.
Room temperature Grog doesn't really have any special appeal, unless you want to try authentic Grog. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLpDkkhd6iE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESbAhUSEP1g&feature=player_embedded
Ahoy me hearty! Avast lad, shiver me timbers and crush me barnacles. Me remember this from last yare. Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum. Let's weigh anchor ta morrow me bilge rats, hoist the colors, and plunder a motherload of booty. Arrr! Savvy?
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It is always easier to make a cocktail when you know what it is. Understanding the history of Grog is the best way to understand it's ingredients and preparation method.
In a time when boats were the primary means of travel, sailors had a problem. Salt water is not suitable for human consumption and fresh water brought aboard would grow algae before the voyage was complete. Rum was used as a replacement for the water rations initially. However, replacing the sailor’s water with rum resulted in sailors that were too intoxicated to do their jobs. It was clear rum was just too strong of a liquor to replace water rations. To solve the problem a navy caption got the idea to simply water down the rum. However, the sailor's found its taste a little lacking. They began adding flavorings such as citrus juice and honey. Grog became a god sent to the sailors. They believed the drink was just so good it made them healthier. Little did they know that it was the vitamin C in the citrus improving their health and not the Grog
Step 1: Gather Your Ingredients to Make Grog
Long history short you’ll need Rum, Water, and your choice of flavoring. The most commonly used flavorings are; lime or lemon juice, and sugar or honey. You can also try replacing the sugar with brown sugar or a cinnamon stick.
Note that "sour mix"", a bar tending ingredient composed of lemon and lime juice, is also an option to use in your Grog.2 This is what you will likely find in a bar's recipe for Grog.
Step 2: Decide How You Like It
Grog is a versatile drink that can be served hot, cold or as boat tradition has it at room temperature.
Hot Grog is thought to be sort of like a hot tottie or tea with an alcoholic kick. It can be great if you are sick.
Cold Grog can be enjoyed just about anytime and is similar to a good mug of beer, but eliminates that hops flavor.
Room temperature Grog doesn't really have any special appeal, unless you want to try authentic Grog.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLpDkkhd6iE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESbAhUSEP1g&feature=player_embedded
Matt Towe said:
An annual, "sing like a drunken pirate" event!
Matt