Dark and Stormy Cocktail Recipe

The Dark and Stormy is a bold, classic rum cocktail that perfectly captures that laid-back tropical island style. Credited as being born in Bermuda and traditionally made by layering dark rum over fiery ginger beer, this drink gets its name from the dramatic contrast between the deep rum and the fizzy ginger base - resembling storm clouds gathering on the horizon. With just a few simple ingredients and a splash of fresh lime, the Dark and Stormy delivers a blend of spice, sweetness, and citrus zing that’s ideal for sunny afternoons, relaxed evenings, or whenever you’re fancying a taste of the tropics.
What you’ll need
Ingredients
- Captain Morgan Dark Rum50ml
- Fresh lime juice20ml
- Ginger beerTo top up
- Dashes of bitters2
- Lime wedge1
- Ice
Equipment
- Highball glass
Method

Step 1
Fill a highball glass with ice

Step 2
Add the rum and lime juice to the glass

Step 3
Add the bitters

Step 4
Top up with the ginger beer and stir to combine

Step 5
Garnish with a lime wedge
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