Dark N Stormy Cocktail Recipe
Have you had a Dark 'n' Stormy cocktail? It's a refreshing blend of just four ingredients. This classic drink combines rich Goslings rum, spicy ginger beer, zesty lime juice, and a splash of orange bitters, served in a single glass. A simple yet flavorful concoction, perfect for any occasion.
Servings: 1 people
Calories: 146kcal
Equipment
- high ball glass
- bar spoon
Ingredients
- 5 ounces ginger beer, chilled (or more, to taste)
- dash orange bitters (optional)
- squeeze of lime juice (optional)
- 1.5 ounces Goslings Black Seal Rum (or any dark rum)
Instructions
- Fill a Collins or high ball glass with ice. Add in 4-7 ounces of ginger beer (to taste).
- Add in an optional dash of orange bitters.
- Use the back of a bar spoon to slowly pour in 1.5 ounces of Goslings Black Seal Rum to create a dark layer on top.
- Add in a squeeze of lime juice on top.
- Garnish with a wheel or wedge of lime. Before enjoying, stir the drink to meld the flavors together.
Notes
- If possible, use Gosling's Black Seal Rum. This is the traditional choice for this classic cocktail. Goslings is technically the only rum that can make this a true dark n' stormy, as they are the creators of this drink.
- Always use freshly squeezed lime juice. This cocktail has so few ingredients, but they all count. Fresh lime juice will make all the difference in this drink.
- Use a good ginger beer that you enjoy the taste of. It has a large impact on the taste of the drink!
- Use fresh ice. Make sure you have good ice to use for this drink that hasn’t been sitting in the freezer for a long time. Old ice can soak up the scents of the items around it, making for a weird-tasting drink!
- Balance the flavors and taste and adjust. The key to a great Dark 'n Stormy is the balance between the spiciness of the ginger beer and the richness of the dark rum. Adjust the ratios to your personal preference if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 146kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 2mg | Sugar: 13g | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.3mg