What unit has the best grog recipe?

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Response by SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL made Jan 9 at 2023 10:22 PM

SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL — Mon, 09 Jan 2023 22:22:28 -0500

THANKS FOR SHARING

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 10 at 2023 1:25 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 10 Jan 2023 01:25:02 -0500

Just wondering how each units Grog will be judged. Are the Administrative folks going to be sampling the entries?

Response by COL Bill Gross made Jan 10 at 2023 12:08 PM

COL Bill Gross — Tue, 10 Jan 2023 12:08:06 -0500

Hell, most of my units were USAR Engineer Units in Texas. Shiner Bock showed us the way.

Response by SFC Casey O'Mally made Jan 10 at 2023 2:15 PM

SFC Casey O'Mally — Tue, 10 Jan 2023 14:15:53 -0500

I was in one unit that included desert sand and another that included volcanic ash.

Gotta love the grog, either way. But only in VERY small quantities.

Response by SPC Clay Young made Jan 10 at 2023 8:15 PM

SPC Clay Young — Tue, 10 Jan 2023 20:15:27 -0500

52nd eng btn. coors beer Louisiana hot sauce and grenadine.

Response by Ricardo Mercado made Jan 11 at 2023 6:27 PM

Ricardo Mercado — Wed, 11 Jan 2023 18:27:03 -0500

Great, it awesome

Response by SSG David Nelson made Jan 11 at 2023 6:32 PM

SSG David Nelson — Wed, 11 Jan 2023 18:32:24 -0500

Field artillery

Response by FN Steve Heglmeier made Jan 11 at 2023 6:50 PM

FN Steve Heglmeier — Wed, 11 Jan 2023 18:50:06 -0500

I never saw that in the Navy.

Response by PFC Marcus Buckner made Jan 11 at 2023 6:54 PM

PFC Marcus Buckner — Wed, 11 Jan 2023 18:54:58 -0500

SOS

Response by PFC Steven Klotz made Jan 11 at 2023 7:06 PM

PFC Steven Klotz — Wed, 11 Jan 2023 19:06:01 -0500

None !

Response by Sgt Samuel Manjarez made Jan 11 at 2023 7:52 PM

Sgt Samuel Manjarez — Wed, 11 Jan 2023 19:52:48 -0500

I can still make a mean sunny side up because my back side was up before the sun every morning. Gotta be ready! Ooh Rah!

Response by SPC Fernando Andrade made Jan 11 at 2023 8:56 PM

SPC Fernando Andrade — Wed, 11 Jan 2023 20:56:12 -0500

141st Sig Btn. in Germany. I don't know nor do I remember but we use to gather in the barracks and BYOB and mix it all up.

Response by Capt Sylvia DeBorger made Jan 11 at 2023 9:39 PM

Capt Sylvia DeBorger — Wed, 11 Jan 2023 21:39:59 -0500

None of my units had a grog recipe.

Response by SGT Joseph Bogart made Jan 11 at 2023 9:40 PM

SGT Joseph Bogart — Wed, 11 Jan 2023 21:40:26 -0500

Troop E 153rd Cavalry, Ocala, FL. It was served to everyone at the beginning of our Christmas party. After about 6 quick toasts everyone was loosened up and they were mingling, dancing, and having a great time. It was the best military Christmas party ever.

Response by CSM Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 11 at 2023 9:42 PM

CSM Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 11 Jan 2023 21:42:52 -0500

224 Brigade Engineer Battalion, Iowa Army National Guard

Response by CDR Michelle Webber made Jan 11 at 2023 9:55 PM

CDR Michelle Webber — Wed, 11 Jan 2023 21:55:54 -0500

Sector San Diego had the best Grog. It’s a secret recipe so I am not at liberty to disclose it.

Response by CPL Jason Blackwood made Jan 11 at 2023 10:02 PM

CPL Jason Blackwood — Wed, 11 Jan 2023 22:02:17 -0500

I don't know. Maybe the Signal Corp.?

Response by PO2 Keith G. made Jan 11 at 2023 10:15 PM

PO2 Keith G. — Wed, 11 Jan 2023 22:15:26 -0500

Old Ironsides, USS Constitution!

Response by SPC Robert Stretton made Jan 11 at 2023 10:27 PM

SPC Robert Stretton — Wed, 11 Jan 2023 22:27:53 -0500

I don't know if it qualidies as Grog but beer & tomato juice was a popular drink in Vietnam in '68.

Response by SP5 George Butts made Jan 11 at 2023 10:29 PM

SP5 George Butts — Wed, 11 Jan 2023 22:29:03 -0500

The original crew of the USS Constitution!

Response by Sgt Vincent Carrillo made Jan 11 at 2023 11:36 PM

Sgt Vincent Carrillo — Wed, 11 Jan 2023 23:36:23 -0500

1st Battalion 6th Marines got us all fucked up and fighting each other

Response by PV2 Danny Brown made Jan 11 at 2023 11:52 PM

PV2 Danny Brown — Wed, 11 Jan 2023 23:52:11 -0500

thanks for sharing

Response by Sgt Eugene Stewart made Jan 12 at 2023 12:56 AM

Sgt Eugene Stewart — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 00:56:11 -0500

Halazone tablets have been used to disinfect water for drinking. In Vietnam we used the Halazone tablets in water to disinfect the water and Agent Orange.

Response by MAJ Monty McCoy made Jan 12 at 2023 3:24 AM

MAJ Monty McCoy — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 03:24:51 -0500

Red 1

Response by SGT Michael Brand made Jan 12 at 2023 4:07 AM

SGT Michael Brand — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 04:07:33 -0500

When I was at the DLI in Monterey for language training back in 1982, some Navy SEALs in my class always made a big batch of punch in a (clean) garbage can for our class parties, and they called it "mojo." It was very good -- and very potent!

Response by CPL Jack Obrien made Jan 12 at 2023 4:29 AM

CPL Jack Obrien — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 04:29:24 -0500

My favorite was Korea 1/4 fa. Soju was the bomb.

Response by SPC Anthony White made Jan 12 at 2023 6:21 AM

SPC Anthony White — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 06:21:49 -0500

82nd

Response by SN Marc Ivery made Jan 12 at 2023 6:43 AM

SN Marc Ivery — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 06:43:15 -0500

USS CVN69... THE MIGHTY IKE. I was the night baker in S5 and after I made hooch we would mix the rest in the tilt skillet

Response by CMSgt Elbert E. Clayton made Jan 12 at 2023 6:43 AM

CMSgt Elbert E. Clayton — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 06:43:34 -0500

The best grog recipe award should go to the unit that has the lowest after hours/party traffic accidents and/or law enforcement encounters for infractions instigated and created by grog recipe creations and ingestion. Runner up should go to the unit with highest of above-named data.

Response by CPO Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 12 at 2023 6:56 AM

CPO Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 06:56:06 -0500

It has to be the USS Constitution.

Response by Sgt Richard Ridley made Jan 12 at 2023 8:54 AM

Sgt Richard Ridley — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 08:54:42 -0500

Bottom of the Pit

Response by MAJ Nicole Amstutz made Jan 12 at 2023 8:55 AM

MAJ Nicole Amstutz — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 08:55:14 -0500

3d Cavalry Regiment, Fort Hood TX has a great grog based on a long history steeped with tradition.

Response by SSG Archie Martinez made Jan 12 at 2023 9:21 AM

SSG Archie Martinez — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 09:21:59 -0500

A Navy grog in general is what am accustomed to but never had the real experience of enjoying with my unit. Nevertheless, cheers to all services and their units because this question has made me want to drink one.

Response by LCpl Dave Smith made Jan 12 at 2023 11:08 AM

LCpl Dave Smith — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 11:08:03 -0500

The Navy has the best grog.

Response by PO2 Barry Phelps made Jan 12 at 2023 11:24 AM

PO2 Barry Phelps — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 11:24:15 -0500

The best Navy Grog I ever had was onboard USS Wichita, it was dark rum and coke. Please don't tell the XO!

Response by PFC Eric Kremer made Jan 12 at 2023 11:25 AM

PFC Eric Kremer — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 11:25:05 -0500

The Fijian Army troops stationed with us in the Sinai.
Kava, otherwise known as yaqona, or quite simply, grog, is the traditional national drink of Fiji. It is a mildly narcotic and sedative drink made from the crushed root of the yaqona (pronounced yang-GO-na) strained with water. It is served in a large communal bowl as part of the traditional kava ceremony.

Response by SSgt James Cash made Jan 12 at 2023 11:44 AM

SSgt James Cash — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 11:44:00 -0500

It was good if you were starving!

Response by SFC Justin Zimmerman made Jan 12 at 2023 1:03 PM

SFC Justin Zimmerman — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 13:03:49 -0500

891ST EN BN. After all the toasting, everything kind of became a haze. Wish I could remember what went into it! I do know that the recipe had a long running history full of tradition that fostered Esprit De Corps among all who partook!

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 12 at 2023 1:03 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 13:03:50 -0500

We added hot sauce and pig feet! Also topped it off with a pig head!

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 12 at 2023 2:46 PM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 14:46:51 -0500

Fighter Squadrons has the best grog

Response by PO1 Kenneth Chaney made Jan 12 at 2023 3:48 PM

PO1 Kenneth Chaney — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 15:48:06 -0500

Old Iron Side

Response by PVT Anthony Figueroa made Jan 12 at 2023 5:14 PM

PVT Anthony Figueroa — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 17:14:59 -0500

I don't know what grog is but I was best dish washer soldier ever

Response by PO2 Lawrence Moody made Jan 12 at 2023 10:27 PM

PO2 Lawrence Moody — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 22:27:49 -0500

I would not have a clue as I never heard of such a thing.

Response by CPO Gerald Casares made Jan 14 at 2023 2:04 AM

CPO Gerald Casares — Sat, 14 Jan 2023 02:04:27 -0500

We have paint remover known as "bug juice" in the mess halls. I doubt it was spiked with anything though.

Response by CPO Gerald Casares made Jan 14 at 2023 2:06 AM

CPO Gerald Casares — Sat, 14 Jan 2023 02:06:03 -0500

We used to have paint remover known as "bug juice" in the mess halls. I doubt it was spiked with anything though.

Response by SGT Byron Juarez made Jan 15 at 2023 11:07 AM

SGT Byron Juarez — Sun, 15 Jan 2023 11:07:24 -0500

4th Infantry Division had the best grog!! Nearly killed the Lt. that taste tested it to see if it was fit for human consumption.

Response by AN Domenick Decaprio made Jan 17 at 2023 2:51 AM

AN Domenick Decaprio — Tue, 17 Jan 2023 02:51:42 -0500

The navys corned beef hash

Response by SP6 Ray Valenzuela made Jan 17 at 2023 5:10 AM

SP6 Ray Valenzuela — Tue, 17 Jan 2023 05:10:24 -0500

Fort Benning

Response by SPC Rick Price made Jan 25 at 2023 8:40 PM

SPC Rick Price — Wed, 25 Jan 2023 20:40:56 -0500

Ada battery

Response by A1C Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 25 at 2023 9:11 PM

A1C Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 25 Jan 2023 21:11:31 -0500

The "Sailors" in the "Navy" have the best grog recipe because they have had centuries to perfect it while being stuck on a boat with nothing better to do!

Response by A1C Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 25 at 2023 9:11 PM

A1C Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 25 Jan 2023 21:11:59 -0500

"The Navy's recipe for grog is so good. It'll make you want to walk the plank for another sip!"
"The Army's grog recipe is top secret, but it's rumored to include a dash of courage and a pinch of bravery."
"The Air Force's grog recipe is out of this world! It's so good, and it'll make you want to fly off the handle."

Response by SSgt Kelly D. made Feb 1 at 2023 8:24 PM

SSgt Kelly D. — Wed, 01 Feb 2023 20:24:23 -0500

90th SUPS…don’t know the recipe.

Response by Capt Sylvia DeBorger made Feb 1 at 2023 10:27 PM

Capt Sylvia DeBorger — Wed, 01 Feb 2023 22:27:52 -0500

I don't remember and am not in a position to judge.

Response by Amn Douglas St. Clair made Feb 1 at 2023 11:05 PM

Amn Douglas St. Clair — Wed, 01 Feb 2023 23:05:24 -0500

Sort of a Peach Brandy.
15 Lb peaches
5 lb sugsar
3 Gallons water
4 months in a hay loft

We worked on a farm when we were off duty. In the fall, after the peach crop was harvested, we collected the ones that were on the ground, put them in a small wooden barrel, and mashed them up. Then we added a five-pound bag of sugar and water. Placed the mix in the barrel and sealed the it. Then we went to the barn, pulled out some hay bails, put the barrel in the spot where they were, and replaced the bails we had moved packing the barrel way inside all the bails.There is a lot of heat in a stack of hay bails why helped the mix to create alocohol That was in September. In late January or early February, we went back and retrieved the barrel. We left the barrel out that night and returned the next morning and retried the barrel and opened it, and skimmed the ice off the top. Then we dumped the liquid which remained through a tee shirt into several clean containers and threw the solids and barrel away. We brought the liquid we had saved back to the barracks and drank it. Locally this is Peach Jack. Removing the ice removed a lot of the water from the batch and raised the alcohol content, much like distilling. We all had pretty low expectations from the stuff we made, but it did make us pretty loose when we drank it.

Response by SN Russell Helberg made Feb 2 at 2023 2:41 PM

SN Russell Helberg — Thu, 02 Feb 2023 14:41:28 -0500

why the coast guard of course, after all we have the most isolated duty stations in the mi9llitary bar none. so grog cooking for a good drink is an art.

Response by SN Russell Helberg made Feb 2 at 2023 2:46 PM

SN Russell Helberg — Thu, 02 Feb 2023 14:46:45 -0500

grog was drank on the old revenue cutters from the 1700s and they were around before old ironsides. in 1915 it became the coast guard.

Response by RallyPoint News made Feb 6 at 2023 12:52 PM

RallyPoint News — Mon, 06 Feb 2023 12:52:53 -0500

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