Navy Grog

Donn Beach created a number of tropical drinks, and this one—Frank Sinatra’s favorite—was copied in most tiki bars nationwide.

Serves 1

1 oz. white rum

1 oz. demerara rum

1 oz. dark rum

¾ oz. freshly squeezed lime juice

¾ oz. white grapefruit juice

1 oz. honey

club soda

1 orange slice

1 cherry

1. In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, blend the three rums with the lime juice, white grapefruit juice, and honey. Shake well.

2. Fill a collins glass with ice. Strain the drink into the glass. Top with club soda. Garnish with the orange slice and cherry.


Donn Beach taking a call at the restaurant, 1947.

Donn Beach taking a call at the restaurant, 1947.