Grog (Historical Elixirs) trivia
Grog (Historical Elixirs) Mini Quiz
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Question 1
Grog traditionally combines rum with which other main ingredient?
Historically, British sailors received rum diluted with water; some naval recipes also added lemon juice for health.
Question 2
Which British admiral ordered sailors' rum diluted, inspiring the name "grog"?
Edward Vernon, nicknamed "Old Grog," ordered the Royal Navy's rum ration diluted with water in 1740.
Question 3
What did "Black Tot Day" mark for the Royal Navy's grog tradition?
On 31 July 1970, the Royal Navy issued its final daily rum ration, ending the service's centuries-old tot.
Question 4
Why did sailors add lemon juice to historical grog?
Lemon juice supplied vitamin C, which helped protect sailors from scurvy during long voyages.