Tiki Navy Grog with Lime and Honey Syrup

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-09 · Updated 2026-06-09

A refreshing and historic tiki cocktail blending three rums with zesty lime and honey syrup, delivering a balanced and invigorating island drink. This Caribbean-inspired recipe, ready in about 7 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 250 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 honey syrup (1:1 honey and water)
• 1 oz cold water
• 1 cup crushed ice
• 1 for garnish lime wheel
• 1 for garnish mint sprig

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Prepare 0.75 oz honey syrup by mixing equal parts honey and warm water until fully dissolved.
2. Step 2: Fill a shaker with 1 cup crushed ice to chill the cocktail.
3. Step 3: Add 1 oz light rum, 1 oz dark rum, 1 oz overproof rum, 1 oz fresh lime juice, 0.75 oz honey syrup, and 1 oz cold water into the shaker.
4. Step 4: Shake vigorously for 20 seconds until the shaker is frosty and the ingredients are well combined.
5. Step 5: Strain into a double old-fashioned glass filled with fresh crushed ice.
6. Step 6: Garnish with a lime wheel and a sprig of mint, gently slapping the mint to release its fragrance before placing it on top.