Tried it yet again, this time with a split base of sugar and honey. Not as good as sugar in my opinion. It's the Grog you give to really young palates (myself included), but not something a discerning bone-dry drinker would love. Great eitherway for me. Both are better than the brown sugar version though.

Retried this drink. Turns out it is just the sugar syrup as to why it feels underwhelming. Now with the standard sugar syrup, the lime comes through so much more, the pungent burnt caramel of the rum is so much more prominent. Really nice now. Gotta try the split honey and sugar version next time.

Hmm. I really wish I had Pusser's Gunpowder Proof (or even Lamb's for that matter). It's a very agreeable drink, without it being anywhere close to spectacular, unfortunately.

For folks wary of 60ml/2oz of 56% ABV rum, I've now made this by simply scaling it down to 40ml and serving in a regular old-fashioned glass. Works great.

Its a very clean and refreshing drink. I like my drinks on the sweet side so I up the simple to 3/4 oz. But I love this.

Being a major rum drinker, I have had grogs all over. This is the basics of the grog and a very good recipe. I did use 114 proof Navy Grog Rum. It is a wonderful drink and very refreshing.

A great drink, which has been unfairly neglected. My vote for the cocktail most in need of renaming.