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The Dark and Stormy: A Seafarer’s Delight
It was a dark and stormy night… That’s how tales of the sea often begin, weaving stories of vengeful ghosts or giant sea creatures. Appropriately, the “Dark ‘n’ Stormy” cocktail is a seafaring favorite, enjoyed from Bermuda to the U.S. Eastern coast.
What Is a Dark and Stormy?
The Dark and Stormy is a simple yet classic cocktail, comprising dark rum and ginger beer with an optional splash of lime juice. For an authentic experience, it needs to be made with Gosling’s Black Rum.
How To Enjoy a Dark and Stormy
A traditional way to serve this drink is by floating the rum on top of the ginger beer, resembling a stormy sky. A true enthusiast, however, will give it a good stir before drinking. While it’s traditionally served in a highball glass, any glass will suffice for fans of this cocktail.
Although I’m not much of a drinker, I find the Dark and Stormy hard to resist. My first encounter with this delightful drink was a few years ago, visiting friends at Lobster Cove, near Gloucester, Massachusetts. This cocktail truly complements a breezy day by the ocean, replete with sailboats and the scent of the sea.
Are you a fan of Dark and Stormys? Do you prefer it with or without lime juice? (I prefer it with). What’s your favorite ginger beer brand for it?
Dark and Stormy Recipe
Ingredients:
- Ice
- 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 (Gosling’s makes a special one for this purpose)
Instructions:
- Add the Ice and Limes: Fill a tall glass, ideally a highball glass, with ice. If you wish, squeeze a slice of lime over the ice. Add the ginger beer.
- Add Rum and Garnish: Pour the rum over the ginger beer for a dramatic effect and garnish with a lime slice on the rim.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 216
- Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Protein: 1g
- Vitamin C: 24mg (122% of DV)
- Calcium: 32mg (2% of DV)
- Iron: 1mg (4% of DV)
- Potassium: 88mg (2% of DV)
Nutritional information is based on calculations and should be considered an estimate. Variations may occur based on ingredient selection.
Enjoy this classic cocktail with its timeless mix of flavors that is sure to bring a touch of the sea to any occasion!
