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The rum ration, or "tot", from 1866 to 1970 consisted of one-eighth of an imperial pint (71 ml) of rum at 95.5 proof (54.6% ABV), given out at midday. [1] Senior ratings (petty officers and above) received their rum neat, whilst for junior ratings it was diluted with two parts of water to make three-eighths of an imperial pint (213 ml) of grog. [2]
The difference between Swedish grog and long drinks, mixed drinks, or punches is the number of ingredients. The number of ingredients in drinks may vary, but grog typically has just one kind of liquor (most commonly vodka or brännvin, but others like rum, whisky, cognac, or eau de vie are also used), and one kind of a non-alcoholic beverage ...
Black Tot Day was subsequently followed in two other Commonwealth navies (the Royal Australian Navy having already discontinued the rum ration, in 1921): 31 March 1972 was the final day of the rum ration in the Royal Canadian Navy. 28 February 1990 was the final day of the rum ration in the Royal New Zealand Navy. [10]
Only ratings marked "G" (for Grog) in the ship's books could draw rum, grog, or lemonade when the mainbrace was spliced and no payment in lieu was available. In the days when the daily ration was issued, those under 20 were marked "U.A." (for under age) in the ship's book; they were barred from drawing the daily rum ration.
I've just had a quick browse through the Imperial War Museum digital collection, and found two images of sailors receiving a grog ration during WWII. I've not replaced the fair use image, however, as they're only pencilled drawings (Image:Royal Navy Grog issue.jpg, Image:Rum Issue, John Worsley.jpg). If anyone feels one or both'd be worthwhile ...
Under "Popularization of rum and invention of grog", the source for "Sailors were given one-eighth of an imperial pint (1 gill; 71 millilitres) of rum" is from 1873. Later, it says the daily ration was 284ml in 1740 when Vernon ordered it be diluted. Then, it says under "End of naval rum rationing" the ration was halved in 1850 to 71ml.
To make the original Don the Beachcomber Navy Grog, place in a cocktail shaker 3/4 ounce (22 mL) each fresh lime juice, white grapefruit juice, and club soda; 1 ounce (30 mL) each gold Demerara rum, dark Jamaican rum, and white Cuban or Puerto Rican rum; and 1 ounce (30 mL) honey mix (1:1 honey and water).
The eggnog riot, sometimes known as the grog mutiny, was a riot that took place at the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York, on 24–25 December 1826.It was caused by a drunken Christmas party in the north barracks of the academy.