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Best Tiki Drink You've Never Heard of? Try the Captain's Grog from 1962!

Ahoy, tiki fans! In this episode of Back Shack Cocktails, we’re diving into one of the most legendary mid-century rum drinks ever created: The Captain’s Grog, a triple-rum tiki masterpiece served at the Hukilau Room of the Captain’s Inn in Long Beach, California, circa 1962. This drink is as dramatic in presentation as it is in flavour—with a towering ice cone and layers of tropical complexity. I’ll walk you through the full recipe, a bit of the cocktail’s history, and even show you how to make your own ice cone using a DIY hack inspired by Beachbum Berry. 🧾 Full Recipe: The Captain’s Grog ¾ oz dark Jamaican rum ¾ oz gold Puerto Rican rum ¾ oz light rum ½ oz fresh lime juice ½ oz grapefruit juice ½ oz maple syrup (Grade A only) ½ oz orange curaçao ½ oz falernum (or homemade Falernum #9) 3 drops vanilla extract 3 drops almond extract 1 oz soda water Instructions: Shake everything except the soda with ice. Add soda water (but I skipped that for this video, it's optional) to the shaker, give it a gentle stir, and strain into a glass over crushed ice or your custom ice cone. Sip through a straw. Garnish optional—but the ice cone is mandatory for that true vintage tiki vibe! ⚓ What Is a Grog? The term “Grog” dates back to the Royal Navy in the 1700s, when Admiral Edward Vernon introduced a diluted rum ration to keep sailors hydrated, less drunk, and (thanks to the citrus) protected against scurvy. It was a daily morale booster—one part medical necessity, one part anti-mutiny strategy. Over time, grog evolved from a simple rum + lime + water combo into a creative foundation for complex tiki drinks in the 20th century. The Captain’s Grog is one of the best examples—honouring the nautical roots but with way more flavour. 🍍 Why You’ll Love This Drink Three types of rum = deep, layered flavour Maple syrup + falernum = warm and spicy-sweet Grapefruit + lime = bright, tropical acidity That epic ice cone = pure presentation power 🧊 Ice Cone Kit I used the Cocktail Kingdom Navy Grog Ice Cone Kit, originally inspired by classic tiki bar molds from the mid-1900s. You can also make one using a pilsner glass, shaved ice, and a chopstick for the straw hole. Here is the link to the kit: https://cocktailkingdom.com/products/... 🔔 Subscribe for More Tiki & Classic Cocktails If you enjoyed this video, please like, comment, and subscribe to keep the Back Shack open! I’ve got more vintage cocktails, DIY techniques, and rum-fuelled adventures on the way. 📍 Filmed at the Back Shack Bar, Toronto, Canada #TikiCocktails #CaptainsGrog #RumDrinks #BackShack #ScurvyCure #IceConeHack #VintageCocktails