Dark and Stormy Cocktail Recipe
The Dark and Stormy is a classic cocktail with bold, refreshing flavors. It combines rich dark rum with the spicy fizz of ginger beer, finished with a splash of lime juice. Simple to mix and always a crowd-pleaser, it is perfect for any occasion.
Equipment
- Highball glass
- Jigger
- Bar Spoon
- Citrus juicer
Ingredients
- 2 ounces dark rum we prefer Goslings Black Seal Rum
- ½ ounce fresh lime juice
- 4 ounces ginger beer Goslings Stormy Ginger Beer works great
- Lime wheel or wedge for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a highball glass with ice.
- Pour in 4 ounces of chilled ginger beer, leaving some room at the top.
- Squeeze in ½ ounce of fresh lime juice.
- Slowly pour 2 ounces of dark rum over the back of a spoon to create a layered look.
- Garnish with a lime wheel or wedge.
Notes
- If you cannot find Goslings rum, other dark rums like Mount Gay or Cruzan Black Strap will work too.
- Ginger beer is key, so pick one with bold flavor. Fever-Tree and Q Ginger Beer are great options if Goslings is not available.
- Chill your ginger beer before you start to keep the drink fizzy and refreshing.
- If you want to add some extra flavor, try a dash of Angostura bitters.
- For an icy-cold drink, chill your glass in the freezer for a few minutes before mixing.
- Want to mix things up? Serve your Dark and Stormy in a copper mug. It keeps the drink cold and looks great too.