Rum
Dark ’n’ Stormy
Dark rum’s caramel depth meets the sharp bite of ginger beer, while a splash of lime cuts through the sweetness with bright acidity. Served over ice in a highball, the drink layers fizz and spice, finishing with a smooth rum float. The lime wheel garnish adds a fragrant hint of citrus as you sip. It requires only three ingredients and minimal technique, making it a quick, balanced option for a nightcap or casual gathering today.
Ingredients
- Rum (Dark) 2 oz
- Juice (Lime) 0.5 oz
- Soda (Ginger Beer) Top
- Glass:
- Highball
- Garnish:
- Lime Wheel
Instructions
- 1
Build ginger beer and lime over ice
- 2
Float dark rum on top
History
Records show the Dark ’n’ Stormy was first mixed in Bermuda in the early 1900s by the Gosling family, who paired their house dark rum with imported ginger beer. The name references the stormy appearance of the layered drink, and it has remained a staple of Caribbean-inspired bars ever since.
Tasting Notes
The cocktail delivers a robust, molasses-sweet rum backbone framed by the fiery spice and effervescence of ginger beer. Lime adds a crisp, sour edge that balances the sweetness and leaves a clean, refreshing finish.
Ideal as a relaxed evening aperitif on a warm patio.
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