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Grog

Grog is a hot rum-based alcoholic drink invented by British Admiral Edward Vernant. "Grog" comes from a waterproof "grogrem" cape worn by a stern admiral. More details about grog...If it is cold outside the window, you are frozen and want to warm up quickly, this is a great reason to drink grog. The grog recipe was unwittingly invented by Admiral Edward Vernant when he ordered to dilute a sailor's portion of rum with water and sugar so that the sailors would drink less. Today they drink a slightly different grog, the classic recipe consists of strong tea and rum. Sugar is usually added to the grog, better brown cane. So I drink grog sailors. The recipe for grog at home differs significantly from the naval one. Grog is cooked with lemon, cloves and cinnamon and other spices. In addition, sometimes cognac is even used instead of rum. There are also grog recipes with coffee, but the classic grog is rum and tea. Well, something else, to taste.