| ABV | Technique | Glass | 용량 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11.0% | BUILD | HIGHBALL | 180ml |
What is Dark 'n' Stormy?
The Dark and Stormy is a refreshing rum cocktail made by building dark rum with ginger ale and lime juice, with an ABV of approximately 11%.
Born in Bermuda, this cocktail is named for the way dark rum floats over ginger ale, resembling a stormy sea.
Simple yet deeply flavored, it's beloved as the quintessential rum highball.
Dark 'n' Stormy ABV
Dark and Stormy has an ABV of approximately 11%, placing it in the lower-medium range for cocktails.
Dark rum (40%) at 60ml combined with 120ml ginger ale and lime juice creates roughly 11%.
Similar to Piña Colada (11%) and Toasted Almond (11%), slightly stronger than Gin and Tonic (10%). Ginger ale's spicy effervescence smoothly wraps around the alcohol.
Dark 'n' Stormy Ingredients
- 60ml - Dark Rum
- 120ml - Ginger Ale
- 15ml - Lime juice
Dark 'n' Stormy Recipe
- Fill a Collins glass with ice.
- Add 15ml lime juice to the glass.
- Slowly pour 120ml ginger ale into the glass.
- Float 60ml dark rum on top using a bar spoon, or simply pour it in.
- Stir gently and garnish with a lime wedge before serving.
Traditionally made with Gosling's Black Seal Rum, but Myers's Rum or other quality dark rums work excellently. Float the rum on top for the signature stormy cloud visual effect.
Dark 'n' Stormy Taste
Dark and Stormy opens with dark rum's deep caramel and molasses notes.
Ginger ale's spicy ginger flavor and fizzy carbonation then lighten the rum's weight, while lime juice provides refreshing acidity that ties everything together. Characterized by its sweet yet spicy balance.
Recommended for rum lovers seeking a lighter drink, and those who enjoy ginger flavors.
Dark 'n' Stormy History
The Dark and Stormy was born in Bermuda and is called Bermuda's national drink. The exact origin is unclear, but it's known to have been enjoyed by Bermuda sailors since the late 19th century.
Interestingly, this cocktail is trademarked by Gosling's rum company. Officially, only drinks made with Gosling's Black Seal Rum and Gosling's Ginger Beer can be called a "Dark 'n' Stormy."
The name comes from the way dark rum floating over ginger ale resembles a dark, stormy sea.
