The Navy Grog is a simple and delicious classic cocktail combining multiple rums, crushed ice, citrus juice, and a hint of sweetness. One of the original Don the Beachcomber drinks, it remains popular for a reason. This is one of my personal favorites at my local tiki bar that I always come back to even when tempted with more “exotic” treats.

Incidentally, there is not a single agreed upon “correct” Navy Grog — all recipes for this cocktail feature three types of rum, citrus, and sweetener, but some call for honey, some for sugar, some club soda, some the addition of spices. The Webtender Wiki has both Don’s original recipe and Trader Vic’s recipe, if you’re interested in trying those. My personal version, which follows, is a little different; I don’t actually like grapefruit juice, and I like the idea of just using lime to hearken back to the “original original” grog of the 18th century:

• 1 oz light rum
• 1 oz dark rum
• 1 oz gold rum
• Juice of one lime
• 2 tablespoons honey mixed with 2 tablespoons of water (makes it blend better)
• Ice — about a cup and a half.

My blender has the perfect tiki drink setting, “ice crush,” which crushes the ice, blends the ingredients, and aerates the drink. Not as good as a top-down blender, but it works nicely for my purposes. Place all ingredients in blender and either pulse or use a similar ice crushing setting until ice is broken up. You do not want a slushy. Pour into elegant glasses, garnish with a lime wedge. I let mine sit until the outside of the glass has completely frosted over, stirring occasionally, before drinking.