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Classic Dark and Stormy Cocktail

Learn how to make the classic Dark and Stormy cocktail, featuring dark rum and ginger beer. This refreshing drink is Bermuda's national cocktail and popular within the sailing community.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Course: Drink
Cuisine: Caribbean
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 4 fluid ounces premium ginger beer chilled
  • 2 fluid ounces dark rum preferably Gosling's Black Seal
  • Ice cubes
  • Lime wedge for garnish optional

Method
 

  1. Fill your highball or old-fashioned glass with ice cubes.
  2. Pour 4 ounces of chilled ginger beer over the ice.
  3. Slowly pour 2 ounces of dark rum over the top. For the traditional effect, pour the rum gently over the back of a spoon to create a layered look.
  4. Give a gentle stir if desired (though traditionalists often leave it layered).
  5. Garnish with a lime wedge and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 13gSodium: 6mgSugar: 13g
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