The Navy Grog, a component study in Mixology - Tiki Drinks and Food

S savoy6 Tiki Centralite douglasville ,ga. Joined: Aug 18, 2008 Posts: 38	S savoy6 Posted posted on Sat, Nov 29, 2008 10:03 AM I think that the allspice probably crept into the mix ,given it's origins in the Caribean, as a more easily carried substitute for honey,which would require more space to stow aboard ship.You find this sort of "discrepancy" in alot of "period correct" recipes....the ship might not have had honey available at the last port it stopped in for provisions and used the allspice instead...and vice versa.I do agree with the line about the Key Limes though if you are looking for the taste closer to the original.They would be more correct and closer to the time and place then the ubiquitous Persian Limes in the stores everywhere. Working on my allspice syrup now....

I think that the allspice probably crept into the mix ,given it's origins in the Caribean, as a more easily carried substitute for honey,which would require more space to stow aboard ship.You find this sort of "discrepancy" in alot of "period correct" recipes....the ship might not have had honey available at the last port it stopped in for provisions and used the allspice instead...and vice versa.I do agree with the line about the Key Limes though if you are looking for the taste closer to the original.They would be more correct and closer to the time and place then the ubiquitous Persian Limes in the stores everywhere.
Working on my allspice syrup now....

Post #421346 by savoy6 on Sat, Nov 29, 2008 10:03 AM