Garden Grog

Name: Garden Grog
Ingredients: 1 oz Blended Lightly Aged Rum; 0.75 oz Black Blended Rum; 0.5 oz Pot Still Aged Cachaça; 0.5 oz Pierre Ferrand Dry Curacao; 0.25 oz St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur; 1.5 oz Watermelon-hibiscus Soda; 0.75 oz Fresh Lime Juice; 0.5 oz Honey Syrup; 1/4 tsp Rose Water; 2 dash(es) Sweet Gale & Wild Rose Bitters; 12 oz Crushed Ice

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By Chris Russell

Submitted on: April 9, 2022

Refreshing

Seasonal

I came across the Great Gentleman's watermelon-hibiscus soda, and it's resulted in all kinds of inspiration. Here's potent potion that is floral and bright, while still packing a boozy punch—a terrific springtime take on the Captain’s Grog template.

Ingredients

1 oz
Blended Lightly Aged Rum

0.75 oz
Black Blended Rum

0.5 oz
Pot Still Aged Cachaça

0.5 oz
Pierre Ferrand Dry Curacao

0.25 oz
St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur

1.5 oz
Watermelon-hibiscus Soda

0.75 oz
Fresh Lime Juice

0.5 oz
Honey Syrup

1/4 tsp
Rose Water

2 dash(es)
Sweet Gale & Wild Rose Bitters

12 oz
Crushed Ice

Instructions

Garnish

mint bouquet

Build

Blend

Glass

Estimated strength

About 13% ABV (estimate)

By Chris Russell

Craft Tiki Cocktails

Home bartender based in St. John's, Newfoundland. Like many, I got into this hobby-turned-obsession-turned-side gig during the pandemic, and it's been a journey! I have a passion for tiki classics and modern exotic cocktails, especially when I can infuse them with spirits and quality ingredients from the East Coast of Canada. On Instagram & TikTok @avalonhomebar...

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Combine all ingredients in a drink mixer tin. Blend for 5-8 seconds. Open pour into a double old-fashioned glass and top with more ice if necessary. Garnish with a hefty mint bouquet.

Editor's Note

A complex, floral-forward Grog that balances funky rum and cachaça with delicate botanical notes. Flash-blending ensures the perfect texture for this springtime sipper.