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    5 from 1 review

    Dark and Stormy

    By Alanna Taylor-Tobin on Sep 25, 2012 (updated May 8, 2024) / 14 Comments Jump to Recipe

    dark and stormy in a glass

    In a sea of beverages awash with garish, sugary cocktails like Chi-Chi's, Buttery Nipples, and Blow Jobs, this refreshing libation can be a port in a storm.

    cane sugar in a glass

    Traditionally a mixture of dark rum, ginger beer, and an optional squeeze of lime, the Dark and Stormy gets its name from its dusky appearance (when compared to most tropical drinks). Its popularity has sailed far from its homeland, Bermuda, to Australia and the States. And for good reason: it manages to quench one's thirst with ice and lime while invigorating with floral rum and spicy ginger.

    cocktail ingredients being mixed

    Upon tasting my first Dark and Stormy in Nantucket last month, I fell head over heels (and not merely because I drank too many).While cocktails stereotypically tend to divide between the sexes (stiff classics for the gents; sugared, fruit-flavored concoctions for the ladies), the universally-appealing Dark and Stormy swings both ways. Dark rum, distilled from sugar cane, lends sweet, caramel notes, but good ginger beer and a squeeze of lime balance with spice and tang.

    bottle of rum

    Several methods can produce an excellent dark and stormy, the quickest being to use store-bought ginger beer (I tried may different types, including the traditional Barritt's, and found Ginger People's to have the most bite). Or you can be super bad-ass and brew your own ginger beer, which takes a couple days and requires a bit of planning.

    cocktail through a sieve

    I like to split the difference, making a quick ginger soda from freshly-grated ginger root, agave and sparkling water (which I have in ample supply now that I've acquired my beloved soda siphon).

    lime squeezed into dark and stormy

    Gosling's Black Seal rum is the traditional one to use, and I vastly prefer it to the others I've tried (Meyer's and The Kraken). Its deep copper color carries the light yet complex flavors of maple, caramel and spice. It blends beautifully with the ginger, taking on an almost floral quality, whereas other dark rums have stronger molasses notes that overpower the more delicate nuances.

    rum cocktail

    I hope you fall for the Dark and Stormy as Jay and I have. Like any sailor, it's got girls (and boys) in every port.

    top down shot of dark and stormy

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    5 from 1 review

    Fresh Ginger Dark and Stormy

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    A simple recipe for a classic rum cocktail.
    Alanna Taylor-Tobin
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Total: 5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 2 drinks.

    Ingredients

    • 2 packed teaspoons finely grated fresh ginger root
    • 3 ounces by volume Gosling's Black Seal dark rum (1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons)
    • 2 tablespoons light agave nectar
    • 2 lime wedges
    • ice
    • 1 - 1 1/2 cups sparkling water
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    Instructions

    • In a small pitcher or measuring cup, combine the ginger, rum and agave, stirring well to combine. Fill two tumblers with ice cubes. Squeeze a lime wedge into each cup and throw the spent wedges into the glasses as well.
    • Strain the rum mixture through a fine mesh sieve, dividing it equally between the glasses, pressing on the ginger with the back of a spoon to extract all the liquid. Top off with ample sparkling water (1/2 to 3/4 cup each).Stir to combine, and enjoy!

    Notes

    Unless it is excessively dirty, there is no need to peel the ginger prior to grating it.
    When I make these for a crowd, I grate the ginger on a box grater rather than a microplane to make it go faster; alternately, you can put the ginger through a juicer.
    Gosling's Black Seal rum is the one to use if you can get it (BevMo is a good bet); its flavor is unparalleled. But it will still be tasty with The Kraken or Meyers.
    I've been told that a shot is anywhere from 1 1/2 - 3 ounces by volume. Being a lightweight, I keep these on the demure side so that I won't drink myself under the table (or end up dancing on top of it). But feel free to make 'em stronger if you like! More rum may necessitate more agave.
    Nutritional values are based on one drink.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 170kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 127mgPotassium: 18mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin C: 5.2mgCalcium: 36mgIron: 0.1mg
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    glass of dark and stormy

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    1. Michelle says

      October 12, 2012 at 1:23 am

      Thank you.... This delicious drink got me through a long sunday with lots of children!!!

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        October 12, 2012 at 4:46 pm

        Ha! An excellent application, if you ask me. : )

        Reply
    2. Anonymous says

      October 12, 2012 at 9:44 pm

      I LOVE this drink!!! SO YUMMY!!!

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        October 13, 2012 at 5:27 am

        Aw, yay!!

        Reply
    3. Kelly says

      May 01, 2013 at 1:20 pm

      How do you like your Siphon? Has it held up over time? I've read that it can leak or weaken, but I'm really intrigued by the idea of making my own soda water!

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        May 01, 2013 at 4:53 pm

        Hi Kelly, We've had ours for a year, and we use it nearly every day (my sweetie is partial to an evening scotch and soda). We LOVE it. As far as I can tell, it's as good as new. Highly recommended!

        Reply
    4. Hilary McMahan says

      February 20, 2014 at 1:40 am

      This looks delicious! Do you have any recommendations for serving it to a crowd? Could a large batch be mixed up ahead of time? Thanks!

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        February 20, 2014 at 4:38 am

        Thanks, Hilary!

        You can definitely make these ahead and for a crowd. Just multiply the rum, ginger, and agave by the number of servings you want and mix them in a jar earlier in the day. To serve, strain about 1/4 cup of the mix into each glass and proceed with the recipe from there. Alternatively, you could mix the whole thing up in a punch bowl with a big block of ice to keep it cold, and people can help themselves. Please let me know how you like it!

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      • Hilary McMahan says

        February 22, 2014 at 5:43 pm

        Great, thanks! How would you recommend sizing up the lime juice?

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      • Alanna says

        February 22, 2014 at 8:15 pm

        No prob! I would squeeze a lime wedge into each glass before adding the liquids, leaving the wedge in there for the oils in the rind, as per the original recipe. Not everyone puts lime in their Dark and Stormies, but I like it. I use about 1/6 of a lime per wedge, so you could also add the juice of 1 lime per 6 servings if you want to do it ahead, but the flavor is brighter if you squeeze it just prior to serving. :)

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      • Hilary McMahan says

        February 24, 2014 at 5:35 am

        Thank you again for the recipe! They turned out perfectly and our guests all loved them!

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      • Alanna says

        February 24, 2014 at 5:40 pm

        I'm so glad to hear that - thanks, Hilary!!

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    5. Cathy S. says

      July 25, 2014 at 5:01 am

      How do you alter the recipe when you use ginger beer? Do you still use Agave? How much ginger beer? Thanks.

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        July 25, 2014 at 3:06 pm

        Hi Cathy! Great question. No need to use agave or ginger if using gingerbeer. Just fill a glass with ice, add a shot of Gosling's dark rum, top with ginger beer and a squeeze of lime and enjoy. (I've recently discovered Bundaberg ginger beer and I'm hooked- super gingery and not too sweet.) Cheers. :)

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