DARK 'N' STORMY
The dark 'n' stormy has become a cult highball due to a felicitous combination of its no-fault simplicity and the balance of its headstrong ingredients, each of which is perfectly suited to the common goal: reviving the flagging, heat-pummeled constitution. It is simply dark rum - very dark rum - with ginger beer and some fresh lime. The rich spirit is shaken awake by the buoyant piquancy of the ginger beer, while the lime slashes through the sweetness of both. The drink has its roots in Bermuda, and emigrated up the Atlantic seaboard with the sailing set. Gosling's rum has a rather sniffy and debatable lock on the recipe, having in fact trademarked its version, even going to the point of threatening with the specter of litigation anyone who might suggest concocting one with another rum. Gosling's is a delicious rum, and being the dark rum from Bermuda, it is unquestionably synonymous with the dark 'n' stormy. But, any number of dark rums are interchangeably lovely in this drink, including Coruba, Zaya, Cruzan's Blackstrap and the Lemon Hart 151 from Guyana.
Provided by Toby Cecchini
Categories brunch, easy, cocktails
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Build the drink in a highball glass filled with ice, adjusting for sweetness and tartness. Depending on when you stop the fermentation of the ginger beer, it may be fully dry or still retain enough sweetness that additional simple syrup is unnecessary. Garnish with a wedge of lime. Serves 1.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 110, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 0 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 9 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams
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Carol NCM
[email protected]I'll definitely be making this cocktail again.
Nazer Hussain
[email protected]This is a delicious and refreshing cocktail. I highly recommend it!
Arlis Austin
[email protected]I've also made this cocktail with vodka instead of rum. It's a great way to change things up.
Wakeel Ali
[email protected]This is a great cocktail to make ahead of time. You can make a pitcher of it and keep it in the fridge for a party.
Adam Komba
[email protected]I like to add a squeeze of lime to my Dark 'n Stormy. It really brightens up the flavor.
STEVE mukayole
[email protected]I've made this cocktail with both light and dark rum and I prefer the dark rum. It gives the drink a richer flavor.
Bentley Kessloff
[email protected]This is my go-to cocktail when I'm looking for something refreshing and easy to make. It's always a crowd-pleaser.
Sabina Subedi
[email protected]I made this cocktail for a party and everyone loved it. It's a great drink to serve at a summer gathering.
black mastar
[email protected]This cocktail is a great way to use up leftover ginger beer. I always have some on hand and it's nice to have a recipe that I can use it in.
Shankar Yadav
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of ginger beer, but I really enjoyed this cocktail. The lime juice and rum balance out the ginger flavor perfectly.
All Tach bangla
[email protected]I wasn't sure what to expect from this cocktail, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's a great combination of flavors.
Maisum Hossen
[email protected]This was my first time making a Dark 'n Stormy and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and it was perfect.
kathleen jolly
[email protected]I've been making this cocktail for years and it's always a hit at parties. Everyone loves the unique flavor.
France Kauzen
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this cocktail. Just a few ingredients and you have a delicious and refreshing drink.
River Blu
[email protected]This Dark 'n Stormy cocktail is the perfect balance of sweet, sour, and refreshing. The ginger beer adds a nice spicy kick that really brings the drink together.