Smoky Spiced Navy Grog with Fresh Lime
A refreshing tiki cocktail blending three rums with smoky spices and fresh lime juice for a perfectly balanced tropical sip. This Caribbean-inspired recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together light rum, dark rum, overproof rum for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 oz light rum
- 1 oz dark rum
- 1 oz overproof rum
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 0.75 oz grapefruit juice
- 0.5 oz honey syrup (1:1 honey and water)
- 1/8 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 cup crushed ice
- 1 mint sprig (garnish)
- 1 lime wheel (garnish)
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a shaker, pour 1 oz light rum, 1 oz dark rum, and 1 oz overproof rum along with 1 oz fresh lime juice and 0.75 oz grapefruit juice.
- Step 2: Add 0.5 oz honey syrup and 1/8 tsp smoked paprika to the shaker. Fill the shaker with 1 cup crushed ice.
- Step 3: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the outside of the shaker feels cold and frosty.
- Step 4: Strain into a tall glass filled with crushed ice.
- Step 5: Garnish with 1 sprig fresh mint and 1 lime wheel on the rim for a bright aroma.





