Dark and Stormy

This dark and stormy recipe is the perfect way to enjoy a classic cocktail. Made with rum, ginger beer, and lime juice, it’s refreshing and easy to make.

Ingredients

• -Ice cubes
• -1/4 lime, cut into 2 thick slices (1 for garnish, 1 to squeeze over the ice)
• -2 ounces Gosling’s Black Seal Bermuda black rum
• -4 ounces ginger beer

Instructions

1. Fill a tall glass with ice.

2. If using lime, squeeze a slice over the ice.

3. Add ginger beer to fill the glass.

4. Top off with rum (for effect).

5. Garnish with a slice of lime on the rim of the glass

Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 107
• Fat: 0 g
• Sodium: 11 mg
• Carbohydrates: 9.5 g
• Fiber: 0 g
• Protein: 0.3 g

FAQs

What is the best rum for a dark and stormy?

A Dark ‘n’ Stormy is a classic cocktail made with rum and ginger beer. The drink originated in Bermuda, and the most popular brand of rum for making it is Gosling’s Black Seal Rum.

However, there are many different types of rum that can be used in a Dark ‘n’ Stormy. For an extra strong drink, try Plantation O.F.T.D. This rum is overproof and has a high alcohol content, so it will definitely give you a kick! If you’re looking for an easy drinking version of this cocktail, go for Appleton Estate Reserve Blend. This rum is smooth and mellow, making it perfect for sipping on a hot summer day. For something a little different, try Denizen Merchant’s Reserve 8-Year Rum. This rum has a funky flavor that adds some interesting depth to the drink.

So what’s the best rum for a Dark ‘n’ Stormy? Ultimately, it depends on your personal preferences.

How old is dark and stormy?

The Dark ‘N Stormy cocktail is thought to have originated within the Royal Naval Officers Club sometime after the First World War. The club ran a ginger beer factory, and it’s believed that the combination of rum and ginger beer was discovered by accident. Regardless of how it came to be, the drink quickly became popular on the island and has remained a favorite ever since.

So just how old is this delicious cocktail? While its exact origins are unknown, we do know that it has been around for at least 100 years.

Is Myers dark rum good for a Dark and Stormy?

Yes, Meyer’s dark rum is good for a Dark and Stormy. Here’s why:

First, it’s made with 100% Jamaican molasses, which gives it a rich flavor. Second, it’s aged in white oak barrels, which imparts notes of chocolate and tropical fruit. Third, it has a spicy finish that really works well with the ginger beer in a Dark and Stormy cocktail.

Why do they call it a dark and stormy?

A dark and stormy is a highball made of spicy ginger beer and rich Gosling’s Black Seal dark rum. The drink gets its name from an old sailor who supposedly likened the drink’s murky hue to the color of storm clouds.

There are several theories as to how the drink came to be. One theory suggests that the drink was created by British naval officers stationed in Bermuda in the 19th century. Another theory claims that the drink was invented by a Mr. Grey, a bartender at New York’s famed 21 Club, in the 1930s. Regardless of its origins, the dark and stormy has become a popular cocktail around the world, especially in warm weather climates.

To make a dark and stormy, simply fill a glass with ice cubes and add equal parts ginger beer and dark rum.