The Dark ‘n’ Stormy is a famous Bermudian highball that combines dark rum, spicy ginger beer, and lime in a refreshing layered drink.
The cocktail is quick to build: fill the glass with ice and ginger beer, then float the rum over the top for its storm-cloud appearance.
Use a spicy, well-chilled ginger beer and pour the rum slowly over the back of a bar spoon if you want a visible layer.
Serving Suggestions
Serve cold with a lime wedge at a relaxed barbecue, seafood dinner, or sunny patio gathering.
Recipe Notes
Stir gently before drinking. The drink is best made to order because carbonation fades quickly.
Dark ‘n’ Stormy Cocktail
A refreshing Bermudian highball of dark rum, spicy ginger beer, lime, and plenty of ice.
Equipment
- Highball glass
- Jigger
- Bar spoon
- Citrus press
Ingredients
Dark n Stormy
- 2 oz dark rum
- 4 oz ginger beer well chilled
- 1/2 oz fresh lime juice
- 1 1/2 cups ice
- 1 lime wedge for garnish
Instructions
Build the highball:
- Fill a highball glass with ice. Add the lime juice and ginger beer, leaving room for the rum.
- Slowly pour the dark rum over the back of a bar spoon so it floats over the ginger beer.
Garnish and serve:
- Garnish with a lime wedge and serve immediately.
- Stir gently just before drinking to combine the layers.
Notes
- A ginger beer with real spice gives the drink more character than a mild ginger ale.
- For a less sweet version, use extra lime and a drier ginger beer.
Nutrition
Calories: 185kcalCarbohydrates: 17gSodium: 12mgSugar: 15g