Grog is a hot alcoholic beverage made primarily from rum diluted with water and sugar. It originated in the British Royal Navy in the 18th century as a way to control alcohol consumption among sailors.
History
The drink is named after British Vice Admiral Edward Vernon, nicknamed 'Old Grog' for his habit of wearing a grogram cloak. In 1740, Vernon ordered that the daily rum ration be diluted with water to reduce drunkenness among sailors. The mixture was initially unpopular as it contained half the rum but the same volume. Grog remained part of naval rations until 1970, when the daily rum ration was abolished on 'Black Tot Day'.
How it is made
Modern grog is made by heating water with various spices like cinnamon, cloves, and ginger. The mixture is brought to a boil, then removed from heat before rum is added. Some recipes use cognac or whiskey instead of rum. Sugar is added according to preference. The term 'groggy' originated from the effects of this drink, describing a state of mental fog.
Adapted from the Russian Wikipedia article Грог, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Styles and varieties
- Vargtass