Easy Dark 'N' Stormy co*cktail Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What rum is best for a dark and stormy? ›

Gosling's is a delicious rum, and being the dark rum from Bermuda, it is unquestionably synonymous with the dark 'n' stormy. But, any number of dark rums are interchangeably lovely in this drink, including Coruba, Zaya, Cruzan's Blackstrap and the Lemon Hart 151 from Guyana.

Combine dark rum, ginger ale and citrus to make a classic dark & stormy. Once you've mastered the co*cktail favourite, try our three twists...

Essentially the same ginger beer and lime union, the Mule is made with vodka, natch, the Dark 'n Stormy with dark rum. As rum drinkers, we prefer the latter, but both are ideal party drinks when made with a tame hand -- the ginger gives each drink huskiness and vitality, and the lime keeps it mannered.

Riffs on this drink abound, but to be legally considered a Dark 'n Stormy, it must be made with Black Seal rum made by Gosling's, which has trademarked the co*cktail's name. Fill Collins glass with cubed ice, add rum and ginger beer, stir and garnish with lime wedge or wheel.

Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum, a splash of spicy Ginger Ale, and a slice of lime to cut through the gingery heat.

Lime juice and simple syrup are also frequently added. This drink is very similar to the Moscow mule except that the Dark 'n' Stormy has dark rum instead of vodka.

And last on our list, but certainly not the least (amount of alcohol, that is), we have the Aunt Roberta. This co*cktail contains 100% liquor and is widely regarded as THE strongest co*cktail in the world.

The dark and stormy co*cktail is traditionally made from dark rum and ginger beer, garnished with a slice of fresh lemon. Its famous competitor the moscow mule co*cktail uses vodka instead of rum, often a spicier ginger beer and lime juice. Both these co*cktails are best served in a tall high ball glass with lots of ice.

A Moscow mule is a co*cktail made with vodka, ginger beer and lime juice, garnished with a slice or wedge of lime, and a sprig of mint. The drink, being a type of buck, is sometimes called vodka buck.

The Rum Swizzle is the national drink of Bermuda. It's enjoyed in bars across the island nation and has become a staple on Tiki bar menus across the world.

Does rum go bad? ›

If kept out of direct sunlight and in a cool setting, unopened rum can be stored almost indefinitely. It is considered a stable liquor with a high ABV to preserve its integrity while in storage. Once opened, a bottle of rum should be used within 6 months to 2 years, depending on the additional flavors in the liquor.

Fill a co*cktail shaker with ice. Add the rum and lime juice and shake well. Strain into an ice-filled Collins glass. Stir in the Stone's Premium Alcoholic Ginger Beer.

Captain Morgan Dark Rum is made with a secret blend of fine Caribbean rums and exotic spices to make our darkest flavour rum. Captain Morgan Dark Rum bursts with toffee, rich caramel, sweet dark brown sugar and ripe banana flavours.

For the most part, pirates would drink whatever they got their hands on. Usually, this meant unrefined, dark, high-alcohol-content strong rum. When you Google this question, you'll find the top answer to be grog, or rum grog. Rum grog was a mixture of rum, sugar, lime or another citrus, and water.

Dark, black or golden rum starts off as the same clear spirit that makes light rum. However, instead of being filtered and bottled right after being distilled, dark rums are aged first. by aging the rum in charred oak or wooden barrels for a period of time, they end up with a darker color and a bolder flavor.

A quality dark rum will have a range of flavors and aromas that are both bold and nuanced. Notes you may taste include sweetness, smoke, acidity, and spice. The complexity of a dark rum is what makes the flavor experience so enjoyable.