The Dark N Stormy Cocktail
The dark 'n' stormy cocktail is a beloved Caribbean staple beverage known for its simplicity. The assertive drink expertly uses minimal ingredients to achieve its signature flavour profile, mixing a deep, rich spirit base with a spicy, effervescent mixer and a zesty citrus garnish. The final product is a blend of sweet, spicy and tangy profiles - its stunning visual contrast alluding to the appearance of an incoming storm.
Ingredients
Serves1- Check off ingredients
- 30mL dark rum
- 15mL fresh lime juice
- 105mL ginger beer
- 1cup ice cubes
Method
- Step 1
Fill a highball glass with ice cubes and pour in the dark rum.
- Step 2
Add fresh lime juice into the glass and top up with chilled ginger beer.
- Step 3
Stir gently to mix, garnish with a lime wedge and serve immediately.
Tips & Suggestions
Preparation Tip 1
To achieve the classic layered effect, pour the lime juice and ginger beer over ice first. Then, slowly pour the dark rum over the back of a bar spoon, holding it just over the liquid’s surface to let the spirit float on top of the ginger beer.
Preparation Tip 2
Make sure the ginger beer and highball glass are ice cold as starting with cooled components reduces ice melt while maintaining the drink’s flavour and effervescence intact.
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