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Dark and Stormy · rum & ginger beer

Bermudian black rum drifts through cold ginger beer in a tall, spicy cocktail finished with a wedge of lime.

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Dark amber rum drifting through pale gold ginger beer and irregular ice in a tall highball glass with a lime wedge — AI-generated serving inspiration for a sample recipe.

PREP5 min

TOTAL5 min

SERVES2

A NOTE FROM THE KITCHEN

Build the drink gently over ice.

Contains alcohol. Goslings’ Dark ’n Stormy is associated specifically with its Black Seal rum. This version uses the maker’s two-to-six ratio of rum to ginger beer. The ginger beer itself is non-alcoholic.

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Dark and Stormy · rum & ginger beer

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Fill tall glasses.Fill large highball glasses with ice. Divide the cold ginger beer evenly among them, pouring slowly to retain the bubbles.
Float the rum.Divide the rum evenly among the glasses, pouring it slowly over the back of a spoon just above the ginger beer. Let it drift through the ice.
Garnish and serve.Add one lime wedge to each glass. Serve immediately, giving the drink a gentle stir before sipping to bring the rum and ginger beer together. Do not shake the carbonated mixture.

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BEHIND THE DISH · Bermuda and Goslings rum

Dark and Stormy · rum & ginger beerBeyond the plate.

Spicy ginger beer and dark rum make a tall cocktail with a strong Bermudian identity.

ORIGINS & EVOLUTION

A drink tied to a particular rum.

Goslings presents the Dark ’n Stormy as a Bermudian cocktail made with its Black Seal rum. The named drink’s identity is closely tied to that maker, rather than to any dark rum chosen only for its color.

CULTURAL CONTEXT

The cloud comes from the pour.

Floating rum over ginger beer creates dark streaks around the ice. A gentle stir brings the flavors together. The appearance is fleeting and naturally uneven, which is part of the drink’s appeal.

AT THE TABLE

Built directly in a tall glass.

Our preparation uses the maker’s one-to-three rum-to-ginger-beer ratio and a lime wedge. The ginger beer is non-alcoholic, but the finished cocktail contains rum. Cold ingredients and a gentle pour help preserve the bubbles.

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