The version of this drink that we did tonight is not technically from the Dale, though it is from a Dale...his newer book, the Essential Cocktail. Since the newer book came out, I have taken to the practice of consulting it to see how Dale's thoughts have developed since the first book.

In Dale's first book, he lists a recipe for Navy Grog that consists of navy rum, orange curacao, lime juice, orange juice, water, and bitters. There is also a recipe for Traditional Grog, which is either served hot or as a long iced drink. In The Essential Cocktail, Dale offers my favorite of the Grog family, the elaborate Trader Vic's Navy Grog: Dark rum, añejo rum, Demerara rum, falernum, simple syrup, pimento dram, cinnamon syrup, grapefruit juice, and lime juice. It's a bit of a production to mix, and takes some commitment to drink, as it weighs in with a hefty 4 oz of booze. If you're in the Austin area you'll be delighted to know that we'll be serving Trader Vic's Navy Grog at the Winter Luau Tiki Hour at East Side Show Room, every Monday night 5-9pm starting Monday 1/18.