Santa’s Grog

Name: Santa’s Grog
Ingredients: 0.75 oz Black Blended Rum; 0.75 oz Aged Rum; 0.75 oz Blended Lightly Aged Rum; 0.5 oz Grand Marnier; 1 oz Cranberry Ginger Ale; 1 oz Fresh Lime Juice; 0.5 oz Grapefruit & Sage Syrup; 0.25 oz Falernum Syrup; 0.25 oz Maple Syrup; 4 drop(s) Vanilla Extract; 12 oz Roughly Crushed Ice

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By Chris Russell

Submitted on: December 9, 2022

Essentials

Seasonal

The basic structure of the classic Captain’s Grog remains intact while holiday flavours join the party. Grapefruit & sage syrup adds an herbal spin, while the cranberry ginger ale subbed for seltzer adds a bit of a bitter Christmas kick. Subbing Grand Marnier for the usual curaçao adds a richness and warmth that’s more than welcome this time of year. If you’re looking for a tiki twist on your holiday libations, I highly recommend trying this one out! Recommended brands: •Newfoundland Screech ...

Ingredients

0.75 oz
Black Blended Rum

0.75 oz
Aged Rum

0.75 oz
Blended Lightly Aged Rum

0.5 oz
Grand Marnier

1 oz
Cranberry Ginger Ale

1 oz
Fresh Lime Juice

0.5 oz
Grapefruit & Sage Syrup

0.25 oz
Falernum Syrup

0.25 oz
Maple Syrup

4 drop(s)
Vanilla Extract

12 oz
Roughly Crushed Ice

Instructions

Garnish

rosemary sprig

Build

Blend

Glass

Estimated strength

About 12% 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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Add all ingredients to a drink mixer tin and blend for 5 seconds. Open pour into a double old-fashioned glass and garnish with a rosemary sprig.

Editor's Note

A complex, three-rum Grog gets a holiday makeover. Grapefruit, sage, and falernum provide a spicy, herbal backbone against festive cranberry and maple notes.