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Dark and Stormy

A Bermudian classic built on dark rum and spicy ginger beer with a squeeze of lime. Bold, spicy, and deeply refreshing with a dramatic layered look.

3 minEasyServes 1185 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 2 oz dark rum (Gosling's Black Seal preferred)
  • 4 oz ginger beer
  • 1/2 oz fresh lime juice
  • as needed ice cubes
  • 1 lime wedge (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Fill a tall highball glass with as needed ice cubes.

  2. 2

    Squeeze 1/2 oz fresh lime juice over the ice.

  3. 3

    Pour 4 oz ginger beer into the glass, filling it about three-quarters full.

  4. 4

    Gently float 2 oz dark rum (Gosling's Black Seal preferred) over the back of a spoon onto the top of the drink to create a dramatic dark layer.

  5. 5

    Garnish with 1 lime wedge (for garnish) on the rim.

  6. 6

    Stir lightly before drinking to combine.

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What is Dark and Stormy?

A Bermudian classic built on dark rum and spicy ginger beer with a squeeze of lime. Bold, spicy, and deeply refreshing with a dramatic layered look. This reference files it under Bermudian alcoholic drink: made without cooking, rated easy and about 3 minutes start to finish.

Can I make Dark and Stormy without alcohol?

The alcohol here is 2 oz dark rum (Gosling's Black Seal preferred) and 4 oz ginger beer. Replace a base spirit with the same volume of a zero-proof spirit, or with chilled tea or tonic for bite; replace sparkling wine with sparkling water and a squeeze of citrus. Keep every other line as written, and expect a lighter, sweeter drink, since alcohol also carries bitterness and body.

Is Dark and Stormy keto-friendly?

A serving of Dark and Stormy carries 4 g of carbohydrate. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 20 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 4 percent.

How many calories are in Dark and Stormy?

One serving (the recipe makes 1) is about 185 calories, with 0 g protein, 4 g carbohydrate and 0 g fat, plus 40 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I batch Dark and Stormy for a group?

Yes. As written it serves 1. Halved, the dark rum drops from 2 oz to 1 oz; doubled, it is 4 oz. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. To batch it for a crowd, multiply everything but add the ice only when serving.

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