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Grog: Hook's Grog




Source of Recipe


Hook's Grille & Grog


Recipe Introduction


Grog=A hot drink made with rum, a sweetener such as sugar or honey and boiling water. Grog is served in a ceramic or glass mug and often garnished with a slice of lemon and a few whole cloves. It has long been considered a curative for colds but is generally consumed simply for its pleasure and warmth giving properties.




List of Ingredients




2 bottles dry red wine
1 bottle brandy
25 whole cloves
20 crushed cardamom seeds
4 cinnamon sticks
2 cups currants
2 cups blanched almonds
2 oz. dried orange peel
1 pink aquavit
16 oz. sugar cubes


Recipe



Put all ingredients except sugar and aquavit in a large pan and bring to a boil. Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Place a strain over pan and spread sugar cubes over it. Pour the aquavit over sugar. Ignite in pan and let sugar melt into mixture. Stir. Serve in heated mugs.