Grog & Planter’s Punch — The Roots of Tropical Cocktails
In this week’s episode of Into the Barchive, Blake and Tim kick off a brand-new series on tropical and tiki drinks by going back to the foundation: grog and Planter’s Punch.
Before the paper umbrellas, flaming garnishes, and elaborate tiki mugs, there was watered-down rum on British naval ships. Blake and Tim explore how grog began as a practical drink for sailors, combining rum, water, lime, and sugar in a way that helped stretch rations, reduce drunkenness, and fight scurvy.
From there, they trace how rum, sugar, molasses, and maritime trade helped shape the early history of Caribbean…
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