The Dark and Stormy is Bermuda’s unofficial national cocktail, born when Gosling's Black Seal rum met local fiery ginger beer to create a simple, bracing highball. A great version hinges on three things: spicy, premium ginger beer; a boldly flavored dark rum floated or layered to give the drink its stormy look; and plenty of cold ice so the ginger snaps and the rum sits above the mixer. Serve it in a tall highball with a lime wedge and a piece of candied ginger for aroma. A practical tip: always pour the ginger beer first and gently float the rum for that signature two-tone effect; it’s popular everywhere from Bermuda to Buffalo and stocked at our store.
Ingredients
| 2 oz | Dark rum (traditionally Gosling's Black Seal) |
| 4 oz | Ginger beer (fiery, non-alcoholic) |
| 1 tsp | Lime wedge (for garnish) |
| 1 tsp | Candied ginger (for garnish) |
Instructions
- Fill a chilled highball glass with plenty of fresh ice.
- Pour 4 oz of ginger beer into the glass.
- Slowly float 2 oz of dark rum over the ginger beer by pouring it gently over the back of a spoon.
- Garnish the rim with a lime wedge and skewer a piece of candied ginger on the glass.
- Serve with a long stirrer and advise the guest to stir gently to combine before sipping.
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