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Dark and Stormy Cocktail

Easy Dark and Stormy Cocktail

This Dark and Stormy Cocktail is a bold, refreshing drink made with dark rum, spicy ginger beer, and fresh lime. It’s quick, cozy, and perfect for fall nights or weekend entertaining.

Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces dark rum (Kraken or Gosling’s)
  • 5 ounces ginger beer
  • Ice
  • Lime wedge or wheel, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Chill a highball glass with ice.

  2. Fill a mixing glass with ice, rum, and ginger beer. Pour the ginger beer over the back of a spoon to create a layered effect.

  3. Garnish with a lime wedge and serve immediately.

Recipe Notes

  • Use chilled rum and ginger beer for best results.

  • Pour gently for that signature layered look.

  • Try spiced rum for a cozy seasonal twist.

  • Best served fresh and cold.

  • Garnish with lime for the perfect finish.