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I understand this kinda complex recipe style is a Donn Beach thing, but the allspice dram kills it. Fur stank off dessicated roadkill like... After trying these specs (and blehh!!), I made it again with an eye to the recipe on Beachbum Berry's site (which touts the excellent Hamilton-brand blend) and it was much more agreeable... Use a funky raw honey at 3:1 for your syrup. A splash of Demerara syrup won't be unwelcome :)... Bacardi Carta Blanca (wasted in this), Denizen Merchant's Reserve, and Pusser's Gunpowder were solid enough combo.

I'm so glad you added the ice cone to the picture and recipe - it takes the presentation up a notch. I pulverize crushed ice in a food processor briefly to get the consistency needed to pack the mold well.

Variant: the Bloody Old Grogram.
What Adm. Vernon's sailors probably called him when safely out of earshot on shore leave, sipping Bloody Old Grogram cocktails at the bar in Trader Vic's. Just add 3/4 oz freshly squeezed blood orange juice to the Navy Grog. More complex citrus flavors and a prettier color, too.

While the new 2023 recipe seems fantastic, that would be great to keep record of the former, simpler recipe which I loved. Has it totally disappeared from the site?

Before cocktailers rush for the sandpaper, I think point 4. Should read “leave to stand” rather than “leave to sand”. Apologies in advance for the pedantry….. :)

In my opinion, adding 30 ml of lime juice instead of 22.5 significantly enhances the rums. Very good cocktail

Sweet, sour, strong, weak. Classic Donn B. Formula. The foundation of several hundred great drinks. Always delightful. I've tried many different combinations of rum in this grog. This one works particularly well. Just a bit of funk from the Denizen's, a nice solid base from the Pusser's and some elegance and grace from the Plantation. Cheer's.

Don't forget the Ice Cone for the perfect garnish - like Don used to make: https://beachbumberry.com/barware-ice-cone.html (I believe it's available in the US and the UK)