History tells us that “grog”—a mixture of rum and water—was introduced in the 1700’s by a sea captain hoping to curb his crew’s habit of guzzling rum straight up. Sugar and lemon were added to make the diluted mixture more appealing.
2 | ounces | dark rum |
2 | teaspoon | sugar |
1 | tablespoon | freshly squeezed lemon juice |
2 | cups | boiling water |