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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Logan Nogas
[email protected]This cocktail is a classic for a reason. It's simple to make and it always tastes delicious.
Nusrat Mbogho
[email protected]This is my favorite cocktail! It's so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of the dark rum, ginger beer, and lime.
Troy Faulkner
[email protected]I've tried this cocktail a few times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect drink to serve at a party or to enjoy on a relaxing evening.
Hyfaa Juratli
[email protected]This cocktail was easy to make and it tasted great! I would definitely recommend it to others.
Jesse Marsh
[email protected]This was a good cocktail, but I found it to be a little too sweet for my taste. I would have preferred it with less ginger beer.
Mark Potts
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of rum, but I really enjoyed this cocktail. The ginger beer and lime really mellowed out the flavor of the rum.
Mustak ahmed Jusef
[email protected]This is the perfect cocktail to enjoy on a hot summer day. It's refreshing and flavorful, and it always puts a smile on my face.
Lauren Direnzo
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this cocktail. It's just a few ingredients, but they come together to create something really special.
Shaheer
[email protected]This is a great cocktail for a party. It's easy to make ahead of time and it can be served in a punch bowl.
Kemirembe Sandra
[email protected]I've been making this cocktail for years and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect balance of sweet, tart, and spicy.
Tiana Askins
[email protected]I was looking for a new cocktail to try and this one caught my eye. I'm so glad I made it! It's now my go-to drink when I want something refreshing and flavorful.
Atlantian King
[email protected]This is my new favorite cocktail! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my friends. I love the spicy kick that the ginger beer gives it.
Otaku Milo
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of dark rum, but this cocktail changed my mind. The sweetness of the ginger beer and the tartness of the lime really balanced out the flavor of the rum.
tonia sylvia
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this cocktail was to make. I didn't have any ginger beer on hand, so I used ginger ale instead. It still turned out great.
Arshad Jamal
[email protected]This was a delicious and refreshing cocktail! I loved the combination of the dark rum, ginger beer, and lime. It was the perfect drink to enjoy on a hot summer day.