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I realize we cant all get our hands on Hibiscus Ginger Beer and thats okay, I have a few ideas for work arounds.

Thats it, super simple dark and stormy cocktail or mocktail!!

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Ginger Beer With Or Without Alcohol

In a lot of my Moscow Mule recipes I will get the question: Do I use ginger beer with our without alcohol?

The answer truly is: That is up to you.

Generally speaking, unless stated otherwise, when I write a recipe that calls for Ginger Beer I mean the kind with alcohol. I love the brand Crabbies, which you can see pictured here. It doesnt taste overly boozy, but has a nice ginger taste to it. Some brands make a drink way too strong, and in that case I would look for a non alcoholic ginger beer. But truly, find what you like and stick to that.

You could also make a spin on this Dark and Stormy Recipe using ginger ale!

How Did The Dark And Stormy Get Its Name

This cocktail was crafted hand-in-hand with Goslings Black Seal rum and Barritts ginger beer. It was born in the Caribbean where rum drinking sailors were copious.

Legend has it the name comes from a WWI vet turned sailor who inspected the color of the drink and described it as the color of a cloud only a fool or a dead man would sail under.

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What Is A Dark And Stormy Drink

Did you know that the Dark and Stormy Drink Recipe is the national drink of Bermuda? I mean, if that alone doesnt make you want one, I dont know what will.

If you are a Moscow Mule lover like me, you will fall in love with this cocktail. It is just like a Moscow Mule, but made with dark rum instead of vodka. With the flavors of lime and ginger beer working so well together, you are sure to fall in love with this cocktail.

Is A Dark & Stormy A Girly Drink

Dark and Stormy Cocktail Recipe

Considering the original dark and stormy was created by an old seaman, I would say it is absolutely not a girly drink!

Does the pink hued addition of hibiscus make it girly? Well, ladies love it and it is beautiful, but my guy, Mr. Fresh Cooky loves this drink, he will drink Hibiscus Ginger Beer straight from the can. So Im going with no, its a beautiful Caribbean drink that guys and girls love!

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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’ Stormy
  • Kraken 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 ). 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!

How Do You Make This Hibiscus Rum Cocktail

This cocktail or mocktail is super simple to make!

  • Add ice tohighball or old fashioned glass I like mine crushed, cubes are fine!
  • Pour in dark rum of choice
  • Squeeze half a lime
  • Top with Hibiscus Ginger Beer
  • Optional |Garnish with slice of lime and dried hibiscus flowers, which taste like a dried cranberry, lightly sweetened. They add a fabulous exotic touch to the drink.
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    Tips For Making A Dark And Stormy Cocktail Recipe

    • The ginger component. Be sure to use ginger beer, not ginger ale for this cocktail recipe. Ginger beer is much zippier with a stronger ginger bite than ginger ale.
    • And now for the rum. Like we talked about earlier in this article, in order to legally be called a Dark N Stormy, you have to use Goslings Black Seal Rum. Taste-wise this is the perfect choice because of its rich caramel vanilla flavor profile.
    • The layered look. You can serve this cocktail with the rum floating on top if you like the layered look. Or if you prefer, give it a quick stir with a bar spoon to mix it.

    The Classic Dark N Stormy Cocktail

    Dark & Stormy Rum Cocktail Recipe

    Originally, this beverage was made with Goslings Black Seal Rum and Barritts Ginger Beer. Specifically, 1 1/2 ounces of Goslings Black Seal Rum poured on top of 4 to 5 ounces of ginger beer over ice in a highball glass. Optionally, garnished with a lime wedge if you want.

    Goslings trademarked it in Bermuda in 1980 and in the U.S. in 1991. This means that if a drink is called a Dark and Stormy, Goslings Black Seal Rum must be used to avoid potential litigation.

    Its ominously dark name paints quite the picture, and this is definitely a cocktail with an interesting history.

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    How To Make A Dark And Stormy

  • Fill a collins glass with ice.
  • Pour the rum and lime juice into the glass and top with ginger beer. Stir gently with a spoon, garnish with a lime wedge, and serve.
  • Bartending from home doesnt get any easier than this! Grab a big bottle of rum so that you can enjoy a dark and stormy any time you want.

    How To Layer A Dark N Stormy

    The first thing to remember when layering drinks is to add the one with the highest proof or ABV since it is lighter. In the Dark N Stormy, the rum has a higher ABV so it should go last.

    The trick to layering drinks is the back of the bar spoon or a cherry. Position the spoon over the top of the ginger beer and slowly pour the rum over it.

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    Food To Go With That Cocktail

    If you are looking for some food that goes well with a cocktail, like this dark ‘n’ stormy, then Chirs and I absolutley LOVE cocktails with BBQ food. So how about some of these BBQ favourites:

    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.

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  • Dried Hibiscus Flowers are mostly used for tea and they are spectacular if you have ever had a Passion Tea from Starbucks you have drank Hibiscus tea, so many healthy benefits from this edible flower! Lowers cholesterol, heart healthy and is high in antioxidants!
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    History Of The Dark N Stormy

    As the story goes, in 1806 James Gosling set out from England to America in a chartered ship called the Mercury. After 91 days at sea his charter had run out and the closest port was St. Georges, Bermuda.

    The Dark N Stormy came a bit later though. After World War I, the Royal Naval Officers Club ran a ginger beer factory in Bermuda. The sailors purportedly discovered that a hefty splash of rum was a pretty fabulous addition to ginger beer. And the rest is history!

    You can read more about the history of the Dark N Stormy cocktail on CNN Travel, Scuttlebutt Sailing News, and Make Me a Cocktail.

    Is A Dark And Stormy A Mule

    Yes and no! A Moscow Mule is a classic cocktail made with vodka and ginger beer. There are lots of famous variations on the mule, like the Mexican Mule and Kentucky Mule. But the Dark and Stormy isnt technically a mule because of two key differences:

    • It doesnt include a measured amount of lime in the drink. Some recipes do, but the traditional definition of the drink only garnishes with lime.
    • Its served in a highball glass, not a copper mug. The copper mug is the traditional way to serve a mule, and it adds an icy cold sensation to each sip.

    That said, many sources consider a Dark and Stormy cocktail a Moscow mule made with dark rum. Well let you decide!

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    Why Is It Called A Dark And Stormy

    The unofficial drink of Bermuda, it allegedly received its name from an old sailor who compared the dark and murky hue of the drink to that of dark storm clouds. Bermuda, where the Dark n Stormy was invented, is known as the shipwreck capital of the world, with 300 identified vessels lying ruined at the bottom of the surrounding North Atlantic Ocean.

    Where Is Dark N Stormy From

    Dark and Stormy Cocktail

    It was said that the Dark and Stormy was invented in Bermuda. Bermuda is reputed to be the shipwreck capital of the world with 300 unidentified shops lying in the bottom of the North Atlantic Ocean.

    However, James Gosling made it ashore in 1806 and decided to settle in the islands. During his lifetime on the islands, he distilled rum which was later named Goslings Black Seal Rum, owing from the black tar seal that used to seal the champagne bottles recycled by Gosling to bottle his rums.

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    Dark And Stormy Cocktail Recipe With Spiced Simple Syrup

    The ominous-sounding Spiced Dark and Stormy Cocktail features rich caramel vanilla flavor notes from Goslings Black Seal Rum, snappy ginger beer, warm-spiced sweet simple syrup, and fresh citrusy lime.

    Ive always been drawn to pirates. Who doesnt enjoy tales of Blackbeard and Captain Jack Sparrow?!

    It sounds like a very interesting lifestyle traveling around the high seas exploring and treasure-hunting! Of course not so much the plundering, pillaging, and well, pirating that they do. But pirate lore always fascinates me.

    Years ago I made Dark and Stormy Cupcakes with the same flavor profile as the cocktail. Since then Ive wanted to make my own version of this adult beverage. After recently sharing my recipe for Polyjuice Potion, I was inspired to do it!

    This is my spin on a classic Dark N Stormy Cocktail. I wanted to add spice to complement the ginger flavor, while keeping the integrity of the drink and using Goslings Black Seal Rum.

    I decided to make a simple syrup with warm spices, and it couldnt be any easier. To make spiced simple syrup, just add spices to sugar and water and bring it to a boil in a saucepan on the stovetop.

    Traditionally, a Dark and Stormy Cocktail doesnt add simple syrup, but because here we use simple syrup as a vessel to add spice, we need to balance out the added sweetness. A little fresh lime juice is perfect.

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    How To Serve It

    I mixd my dark and stormy up in a tall collins glass, but itll work in a highball glass as well. Heck, drink it out of a coconut for all I care!

    I mixed my cocktails to serve, but if you pour the ingredients nice and slowly over the ice, you can layer them to create a really neat effect. Some restaurants will serve their dark and stormy cocktails this way.

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    How To Drink A Dark And Stormy

    The rum is often served floating on top, mimicking a stormy sky. The first thing any seasoned Dark and Stormy drinker will do, however, is stir it up. It is also officially served in a highball glass, though for those of us who love the drink, any glass will do.

    If you’ve spent any amount of time with me, you’ll know I’m not much of a drinker. But I find it very hard to turn down a Dark and Stormy.

    I had one for the first time several years ago visiting my friends Ann and Nick in Annisquam, Mass, a village outside of Gloucester, right on the water by Lobster cove. This is a drink for breezy days by the ocean, with sailboats and salty air.

    Do you like Dark and Stormys? If so, with lime juice or without? And do you have a favorite brand of ginger beer to go with it?

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    Best Ginger Beer For A Dark And Stormy

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    The ginger beer is what has most influence on the flavor of a Dark and Stormy cocktail: even more so than the rum! Youll want to find a brand thats sweetened just enough, and made with real ginger. Avoid ginger beer with artificial sweeteners and flavors. Here are our favorite ginger beer brands to buy:

    • Q Ginger Beer: This is our top choice! It has great flavor and is made with real ginger. It comes in small cans so you dont have to open a large bottle .
    • Fever Tree Ginger Beer: Fever Tree also has great flavor and is our backup! Its made with real ginger and has no artificial sweeteners.
    • For more: Heres a list of more top brands.

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    Why Is It Called Dark N Stormy

    The name has a few stories behind it. One story is that of an irate sailor who was conned into drinking ginger beer. When he found out, he asked for a stronger liquor and ended up adding a dark rum into the ginger beer.

    The resulting cocktail looks like the storm clouds in the night sky. It was said that these kinds of clouds will surely result in death or capsizing of the ships.

    Another is of a British navy officer who realized that drinking a mixture of ginger beer and dark rum helped to cure the seasickness of the sailors. Since the seasickness was more pronounced when it is stormy, hence, the name.

    Other Spins On The Moscow Mule You Will Love

    • My FROZEN MOSCOW MULES never disappoint, and they are way too easy to make.
    • You can swap out the vodka for gin too! I love my MOSCOW MULE WITH GIN.
    • I even swapped out the vodka for tequila an made a !

    If you try this Dark and Stormy Cocktail be sure to leave me a comment and let me know what you think!

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    Dark And Stormy Recipe

    Happy Friday my friends! We are entering one of my favorite food seasons. Game day! If you even try to tell me this isnt a food season, I will fight you on it.

    I absolutely love making food for game day season. Its all so rich and delicious. Last week I gave you my Bacon Ranch Turkey Sliders, perfect and easy for watching the game with friends. Or my Cajun Shrimp Skewers? Give me 18 of those. Oooo! Or how about my Spinach Dip Recipe! I love a great dip recipe.

    And if you are going to have all of that, you need the perfect cocktail to go with it. Let me introduce you to your new favorite for game day and every other day: The Dark and Stormy.

    What Is The History Of The Dark ‘n Stormy

    How to Cocktail: Dark and Stormy

    There are a few versions of how this cocktail came about, but there is one story that seems the most likely. A member of the Gosling family, that was known for making spirits, was sailing from England to Virginia in 1806, but due to a lack of wind, he ended up docking his ship in Bermuda instead. There, he continued his family’s tradition and developed Gosling’s rum. Several years later, British naval officers created ginger beer as a way to ease seasickness and mixed the beverage with Gosling’s rum. It is said that a sailor commented the drink looked like the color of a cloud only a fool or a dead man would sail under, and the name “dark ‘n stormy” was born. At one point, Gosling’s trademarked the dark ‘n stormy, which means, legally, it should only be made with their rum.

    Barritt’s is “Bermuda’s Favourite Soft Drink” and is the choice for an authentic dark ‘n stormy. It is interesting to note that in Gosling’s official recipe , they use their own ginger beer called Gosling’s Stormy Ginger Beer. There is no mention of Barritt’s.

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