Dark and Stormy
How to make a dark and stormy cocktail! This rum and ginger beer cocktail is super simple with only three ingredients and tastes incredible! If you’ve never had one, the dark and stormy comes from Bermuda and combines dark rum, Ginger beer, and fresh lime. Also called a dark ‘n’ stormy, it’s bubbly, a bit spicy, and super refreshing. If you love ginger beer like me, check out our Moscow mule recipe, which calls for vodka instead of rum. Or, for another cocktail with dark rum, see our spiked mulled cider! Key Ingredients Dark Rum: Dark rum is essential for this cocktail, and Gosling’s Black Seal Rum is the traditional (and trademarked) choice. However, if you’re feeling adventurous, Kraken Black Spiced Rum and Pusser’s Rum are excellent alternatives. Ginger Beer: Don’t mix up ginger beer and ginger ale! Ginger beer has a much stronger ginger flavor and spiciness. Gosling’s ginger beer is a popular choice, but feel free to use your favorite brand. Cock ‘n Bull, Fever-Tree, and D&G are all fantastic options. Lime: I always add a splash of fresh lime juice to the glass and garnish with a lime slice or wedge. Fresh lime is the way to go for the best flavor! Dark Rum: Dark rum is essential for this cocktail, and Gosling’s Black Seal Rum is the traditional (and trademarked) choice. However, if you’re feeling adventurous, Kraken Black Spiced Rum and Pusser’s Rum are excellent alternatives. Ginger Beer: Don’t mix up ginger beer and ginger ale! Ginger beer has a much stronger ginger flavor and spiciness. Gosling’s ginger beer is a popular choice, but feel free to use your favorite brand. Cock ‘n Bull, Fever-Tree, and D&G are all fantastic options. Lime: I always add a splash of fresh lime juice to the glass and garnish with a lime slice or wedge. Fresh lime is the way to go for the best flavor! Dark and Stormy PREP 5 mins TOTAL 5 mins PREP 5 mins TOTAL 5 mins The dark and stormy cocktail comes from Bermuda and combines only three ingredients: dark rum, Ginger beer, and fresh lime. Dark rum is a must for this. See the article for suggestions. Makes 1 Drink You Will Need 2 ounces (4 tablespoons) dark rum 1/2 ounce (1 tablespoon) fresh lime juice 3 ounces (6 tablespoons) ginger beer Lime slice or wedge for serving Ice Directions 1Add ice to a glass. 2Pour rum, lime juice, and ginger beer over ice. 3Serve with lime slice. 1Add ice to a glass. 2Pour rum, lime juice, and ginger beer over ice. 3Serve with lime slice. Adam and Joanne's Tips Ginger beer and ginger ale are very different. Ginger beer is has a stronger ginger flavor. The nutrition facts provided below are estimates. Ginger beer and ginger ale are very different. Ginger beer is has a stronger ginger flavor. The nutrition facts provided below are estimates. Nutrition Per Serving Serving Size 1 drink / Calories 182 / Total Fat 0g / Saturated Fat 0g / Cholesterol 0mg / Sodium 10.2mg / Carbohydrate 12.9g / Dietary Fiber 0.1g / Total Sugars 12g / Protein 0.1g AUTHOR: Adam Gallagher We’re Adam and Joanne, a couple passionate about cooking and sharing delicious, reliable recipes since 2009. Our goal? To inspire you to get in the kitchen and confidently cook fresh and flavorful meals.More About Us Previous Post: Easy Breakfast Burritos Next Post: Perfect Asparagus Soup