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Shaken · 1 serving

Grog

A balanced shaken cocktail combining overproof rum, water, lime juice.

Short answer

Grog is a shaken cocktail made with overproof rum, still water, lime juice, rich simple syrup, and aromatic bitters. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassRocks
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Grog ingredients

These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Grog ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Overproof rum60 ml6 cl2 oz4 parts
Still Water45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz3 parts
Lime Juice15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Rich Simple Syrup15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Aromatic bitters2 dash———

Garnish: Lime wedge

Method

How to make Grog

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a double rocks glass and cut one small lime wedge for the garnish.

  2. 02

    Measure the overproof rum, water, lime juice, rich syrup, and aromatic bitters into a shaker.

  3. 03

    Add solid ice and shake hard for 10–15 seconds until fully chilled and diluted.

  4. 04

    Fill the chilled rocks glass with fresh medium ice cubes.

  5. 05

    Strain the cocktail over the fresh ice without transferring broken shaker ice.

  6. 06

    Place the lime wedge securely on the rim and serve immediately.

Tasting profile

What does Grog taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sourness (4/5) and freshness (4/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness3 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Grog questions

What is in a Grog?

Kokto’s build uses overproof rum, still water, lime juice, rich simple syrup, and aromatic bitters.

How long does a Grog take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 5 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Grog prepared?

It uses a shaken method and is served in a rocks. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Grog alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

  • Cocktail App English editorial catalog B027https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/920/grog · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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