What is the definition of grog and why was it created?

Answer 1

watered rum, I believe --- to keep the British sailors happy, without becoming too quickly "wrecked" ;)

Answer 2

The army, and I think other military institutions too, have a tradition of a "grog ceremony" during which various members are called up and add something to the grog to represent something from the army or the work of the soldiers. One might even add something like a dirty sock to remember hard work, or something of the like. Afterwards and throughout the night, various people found in violation of the night's rules were called and and had to take a drink from the grog. It's all in good fun and a yearly event for many in the military. I went as a guest to a "dining out" event once that included a grog ceremony, it was hilarious.

Answer 3

Grog is an alcoholic beverage made with water and rum. It was introduced into the Royal Navy by British Vice Admiral Edward Vernon on 21 August 1740. Modern versions of the drink is often made witrh boiling/hot water, and sometimes include sugar, lemon juice, lime juice, cinnamon or sugar to improve the taste. Rum with water, sugar and nutmeg was known as Bumboo and was more popular with pirates and merchantmen.

Answer 4

Main Entry: grog
Pronunciation: 'gräg
Function: noun
Etymology: Old Grog, nickname of Edward Vernon died 1757 English admiral responsible for diluting the sailors' rum
1 : alcoholic liquor; especially : liquor (as rum) cut with water and now often served hot with lemon juice and sugar sometimes added
2 : refractory materials (as crushed pottery and firebricks) used in the manufacture of refractory products (as crucibles) to reduce shrinkage in drying and firing

Answer 5

grog is made with water and rum, first by the Royal navy to limit the rum consumption by the sailors

from wikipedia:
"Due to the subsequent illness and disciplinary problems, the rum was mixed with water. This both diluted its effects, and would make it spoil faster. A half pint of rum mixed with one quart of water..."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grog

Answer 6

grog was the watered-down rum used at sea in the English Navy.