Dark 'n Stormy

The national drink of Bermuda, the Dark 'n Stormy is a visually striking highball that pairs the spicy, effervescent kick of ginger beer with the deep molasses and caramel notes of dark rum. It's refreshing, bold, and famously easy to build.

Base
rum
Difficulty
Easy
Glass
highball
Strength
medium

Ingredients

  • 2 ozBlack Rum (Gosling's Black Seal)(Poured last to create the 'stormy' layer)
  • 4 ozGinger Beer
  • 0.5 ozFresh Lime Juice(Optional, often served as a wedge instead)

Garnish: Lime wedge

Instructions

  1. 1Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.
  2. 2Add the ginger beer and lime juice (if using).
  3. 3Slowly pour the black rum over the top so it floats, creating a dark cloud effect.
  4. 4Garnish with a lime wedge and serve with a stirrer.