The Best Homemade Dark and Stormy Recipe

What You’ll Love About This Recipe

This Dark and Stormy recipe brings the flavors of the tropics right to your kitchen with just a few simple ingredients. You’ll love how easy it is to make something that feels so special. It’s invigoratingly zesty, with the perfect balance of spicy ginger and smooth rum. Plus, it’s a great way to unwind after a long day. You’ll feel like you’re on vacation with every sip.

Recipe

Intro:

A classic cocktail with bold flavors, the Dark and Stormy combines spicy ginger beer with rich dark rum for an invigorating and balanced drink.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz dark rum (preferably Gosling’s Black Seal)
• 4 oz ginger beer
• ½ oz lime juice (freshly squeezed)
• Lime wedge (for garnish)
• Ice

Instructions:

1. Fill a highball glass with ice.
2. Pour the dark rum over the ice.
3. Add the lime juice.
4. Top with ginger beer and stir gently.
5. Garnish with a lime wedge.

Notes:

• Use high-quality ginger beer for the best flavor.
• Adjust lime juice to taste for more tartness.

Equipment:

• Highball glass
• Measuring jigger
• Bar spoon (optional for stirring)

Time:

• Prep time: 2 minutes
• Cooking time: 0 minutes

Cuisine:

Bermudian

Serving:

1 cocktail

Nutrition

The Homemade Dark and Stormy is an invigorating cocktail with a simple combination of ingredients. Here’s the nutritional breakdown per serving:

What To Serve With It

I love pairing my homemade Dark and Stormy with salty snacks like pretzels or spiced nuts, which balance the drink’s bold flavors perfectly. If I’m hosting, I’ll also whip up a tray of appetizers, like mini crab cakes or bruschetta, to keep things festive. For a fun twist, I’ll sometimes serve it alongside a lighter cocktail, like a gin and tonic, to give guests more options.

Snacks and Appetizers

Pairing snacks with a homemade Dark and Stormy is like adding the perfect sidekick to your favorite movie—it just makes everything better. I love serving crispy plantain chips with a spicy lime dip—they’re salty, tangy, and just bold enough to stand up to the drink’s ginger kick. Mini jerk chicken skewers are another winner, with their smoky heat balancing the cocktail’s sweetness. For something lighter, try cucumber bites topped with cream cheese and chili flakes. And don’t forget spiced nuts—they’re easy to munch on while sipping. Each bite should make your Dark and Stormy taste even better.

Complementary Cocktails

Some cocktails just feel like they belong together, don’t they? A Dark and Stormy pairs perfectly with a crisp, citrusy Moscow Mule—both share that ginger kick, but the mule’s lime adds a bright contrast. If you’re feeling tropical, a rum-based Mojito complements the Stormy’s depth with its minty freshness. For something lighter, a gin and tonic cuts through the richness with its herbal bite. And don’t forget a classic Cuba Libre; the cola’s sweetness balances the Stormy’s spice. Mixing these drinks creates a fun, flavorful lineup that’ll keep your guests sipping happily all night. Cheers to that!

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