I’ll show you how to get that separation layering that makes this drink look so pretty. This drink is simply the best cocktail ever! Fantastic for sunny BBQ Weekends. Did I ever tell you how much I love this Dark ‘N’ Stormy cocktail? I think I’ve mentioned it once or twice. My old school buddy Helen introduced me to this spicy refreshing cocktail a few years ago, and now I have to order it every time we go out for a couple of drinks. Jump to:What Ingredients do we need? How to make it Video Food to go with that cocktail Dark ‘N’ Stormy Cocktail More Delicious Cocktails 💬 Reviews
What Ingredients do we need?
This is a super simple 3 ingredient (well 4 if you include the ice) cocktail. So you need:
Ginger BeerLimeSpiced Rum
Which rum is best to use?
You want to use a spiced rum for the perfect dark and stormy. I recommend:
Goslings Black Seal Rum - this is the official recognised rum used in a Dark ’n’ StormyKraken Spiced Rum - This one is my absolute favourite rum.Captain Morgan’s spiced rum - this is a pretty good replacement, but i’d always look for the Kraken or Goslings rum first.
Personally, I think Kraken spiced rum is the absolute best rum to use (no I’m not getting paid to say that :-)). It’s an aromatic, rich and spicy spirit - and coming from someone who usually can’t stand the taste the smell of rum, this stuff is amazing!
Notes on ginger beer:
The ginger beers that work best for this cocktail are:
John Crabbies non-alcoholic cloudy ginger beer Belvoir Organic Ginger BeerFever-Tree Ginger BeerFentimans Ginger BeerOld Jamaica
I like a cloudy, spicy ginger beer to go with it. John Crabbies (non-alcoholic) is great. I used to use Old Jamaica - but unfortunately, they started adding sweeteners to the non-diet version and I don’t like the taste anymore.
How to make it
First, fill your glasses with ice and top with ginger beer - leaving a good inch of space at the top. Squeeze the juice of half a lime into each glass: Slowly pour the spiced rum over the back of a spoon. Ensure the end of the spoon is just touching the top of the ginger beer. This should give you a nice separation between the layers. Garnish with a slice of lime and serve. So good on a hot sunny day (check out Chris gulping it down like a dehydrated fish (fish? - don’t know where I got that from, but you know what I mean) at the end of the video). My vice is definitely 🍫chocolate🍫. The cocktails are saved for nights out with Chris (we try to get a date night every few weeks or so), and also sunny Sundays with the BBQ sizzling away. This cocktail is pretty strong, so I can only manage a couple before I start getting giddy (I am a bit of a lightweight though).
Paper straws (see the in the video below), Compostable straws, or, Glass straws.
I’ve also been known to pour in some regular alcoholic Crabbies (double booze - very naughty). I just realised that I’m starting to sound like a bit of a booze-head, but actually I’m generally not much of a drinker.
Video
Check the full video on how to make my favourite cocktail:
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I have also been know to enjoy one (or two) of these with a nice spicy curry 😉 Cheers! Here’s to more sunny BBQ days and date nights! This Dark and Stormy recipe post was first published in June 2016. Updated in August 2019 with tips, step by step photos and a video. Updated in May 2020 with more information and for housekeeping reasons. Some of the links in this post may be affiliate links – which means if you buy the product I get a small commission (at no extra cost to you). If you do buy, then thank you! That’s what helps us to keep Kitchen Sanctuary running. The nutritional information provided is approximate and can vary depending on several factors. For more information please see our Terms & Conditions.
