Commando Grog

Commando Grog

Commando Grog

Three syrups. Two rums. One seriously good drink.

The Commando Grog is a Tiki-style cocktail that layers citrus, spice, and nutty sweetness into something greater than the sum of its parts. Three Quantum Cocktails syrups do the heavy lifting here — Falernum, Orgeat, and Cinnamon Syrup — each adding its own dimension to this tropical powerhouse.

Fair warning: this drink has more ingredients than most on this list, and tracking them all down takes a little extra effort. But once you've got everything assembled, it comes together quickly — and the result is absolutely worth it.

Serves: 1 | Prep Time: 5 minutes

What You'll Need

  • 1½ oz grapefruit juice
  • ¾ oz fresh lime juice
  • ½ oz Quantum Cocktails Falernum
  • ½ oz Quantum Cocktails Orgeat
  • ½ oz Quantum Cocktails Cinnamon Syrup
  • ½ oz Allspice Dram
  • 1½ oz OFTD overproof rum (or substitute a standard-proof dark rum for a gentler drink)
  • 1½ oz demerara rum (e.g. Hamilton 86)
  • Garnish: fresh mint is traditional, but feel free to garnish however you like — Tiki drinks are all about the presentation

How to Make It

  1. Add all ingredients to a shaker with crushed ice or small ice cubes (the kind from a bag at the grocery store works great).
  2. Shake well until chilled.
  3. Pour everything — ice and all — into whatever vessel you like. A hurricane glass, a rocks glass, or your favourite Tiki mug all work beautifully.
  4. Garnish with fresh mint or whatever strikes your fancy, and serve immediately.

QC Tips

  • Pebble ice is ideal if you can get it — it chills fast and gives the drink that classic Tiki texture. Crushed ice from a bag is a great substitute.
  • OFTD (Plantation Overproof, 69% ABV) packs a punch — if you're new to overproof rums, swap it for a standard dark rum and you'll still get a fantastic drink.
  • Demerara rum has a rich, molasses-forward flavour that anchors the whole cocktail. Hamilton 86 is a great example, but any demerara-style rum will do.
  • This drink is complex — don't skip the Allspice Dram. It ties everything together.

These recipes are a starting point, not a rulebook. Adjust the ratios, swap ingredients, and make it your own. Drink the drink you want to drink.

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