Dark 'N' Stormy

The Dark 'N' Stormy, combining dark rum and ginger beer, hails from late 19th-century Bermuda. Named for its resemblance to a brooding storm cloud, it's trademarked by Goslings Brothers Ltd, underlining its status as Bermuda's national drink. Its spicy-sweet taste and striking appearance have made it a favorite around the globe.

Ingredients
3
Steps
5
Dark 'N' Stormy
Signature

Instructions

5 steps
  1. 1

    Fill a glass with ice cubes.

  2. 2

    Pour ginger beer into the glass.

  3. 3

    Pour rum into the glass- if you pour carefully, the rum should float atop the ginger beer.

  4. 4

    Serve cold and stir before drinking.

  5. 5

    Garnish with a lime wedge.

Tips & Tricks

  • Not all ginger beers are created equal. Look for a brand that has a strong, spicy ginger flavor. Bundaberg, Fever-Tree, and Gosling's all make excellent ginger beers that work well in a Dark 'N' Stormy.
  • A Dark 'N' Stormy is traditionally made with Gosling's Black Seal Rum. Its rich, deep flavor perfectly complements the spicy ginger beer. Using a different dark rum can significantly alter the taste of the cocktail.
  • If you want to create a "stormy" effect in the glass, pour the ginger beer in first, then slowly pour the rum over the back of a spoon onto the ginger beer. This will create a layer of dark rum on top of the ginger beer.