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Dark and Stormy Cocktail Drink

Dark and Stormy Recipe

Elevate your evening with this straightforward Dark and Stormy recipe! Crafted with dark rum, ginger beer, and a splash of lime juice, this tasty cocktail is your ticket to a lively night.
Prep time: 1 minute
Mixing time: 1 minute
Servings: 1
Calories: 163

Ingredients
 

  • 2 oz Dark Rum
  • 3 oz ginger beer
  • ½ oz fresh lime juice
  • Ice cubes
  • Lime wedge - for garnish, optional

Equipment

  • Highball Glass
  • Measuring Jigger

Instructions

  • Prep Glass: Fill your highball glass with ice cubes.
  • Add Lime Juice: Squeeze in ½ oz fresh lime juice over the ice.
  • Add Ginger Beer: Measure and pour 3 oz ginger beer into the glass.
  • Gently pour the Rum: Pour 2 oz Dark Rum into the highball glass.
  • Garnish: Squeeze and place a lime wedge into the glass for garnish.

Notes

Substitutes:

  • Dark Rum: Spiced rum can work as a decent substitute if you're out of dark rum. I've tried it, and it adds a unique twist to the drink. You could also use bourbon for a different but enjoyable flavor profile.
  • Ginger Beer: If you don't have ginger beer, ginger ale can work, but it's less spicy. I sometimes add a pinch of ground ginger to make up for it.
  • Lime Juice: Lemon juice can work in a pinch if you're out of limes. It changes the character slightly but still adds the needed acidity.

Making a Pitcher of Dark and Stormy:

  • Scale: To make a pitcher that serves 8, multiply all the ingredients by 8. That would be 16 oz of dark rum, 24 oz of ginger beer, and 4 oz of lime juice.
  • Mix: In a large pitcher, combine the dark rum, ginger beer, and lime juice. Stir well.
  • Serve: Pour the mixture into ice-filled highball glasses, garnish with a lime wedge, and serve immediately.

Making it Non-Alcoholic:

  • Dark Rum Substitute: Use a non-alcoholic dark rum substitute available in the market.
  • Proceed As Usual: Use these non-alcoholic substitutes instead of the regular ingredients, follow the original steps, and enjoy a non-alcoholic version.

Making it Vegan:

  • Ginger Beer: Ensure the ginger beer you're using is vegan. Some brands use honey or other animal-derived ingredients.
  • Lime Juice: Freshly squeezed lime juice is naturally vegan, so no worries.