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Dark 'N' Stormy cocktail

Dark 'N' Stormy Cocktail Recipe with Ingredients and Instructions

The Dark ’n Stormy is an icon of simple refreshment: spicy ginger beer and lime built long over ice with a float of Gosling’s Black Rum. The official spec is trademarked, but the appeal is universal—peppery ginger heat, citrus snap, and a dark molasses backbone that rolls in like storm clouds. This Dark ’n Stormy recipe is fast, bold, and irresistibly drinkable.

Glass:

Highball

Strength

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Instructions

  1. 1

    Fill a highball with ice, then add ginger beer and fresh lime juice.

  2. 2

    Slowly float the dark rum over the back of a spoon for the “stormy” effect.

  3. 3

    Garnish with a lime wedge. Give one gentle stir if you prefer a marbled look.

    Optional

Details

Glass: Highball
Makes: 1 serving
Strength:
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Flavor Profile:

🍬sweet🌶️spicy🥃spirit forward

Categories

All CocktailsRum Cocktails

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Editorial Notes

More context for the Dark 'N' Stormy

The Dark 'N' Stormy combines Gosling's Black Rum, Lime Juice, and Ginger Beer. These quick notes add context on structure, flavor, and where the drink fits best.

Updated Dec 22, 2025 • 3 ingredients • 3 steps

Build at a glance

This version uses 3 ingredients across 3 steps. For a home bar, that makes it straightforward rather than fussy.

What to expect

Expect sweet, spicy, and spirit forward notes. Served in a Highball, the drink lands balanced rather than aggressive and keeps its structure clear.

Best moment

This style fits weekend mixing and reliable home-bar service. If you already enjoy Rum cocktails, it is an easy recipe to keep in rotation.

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The Warm-Weather Highball Playbook: 5 Tall Cocktails for Patio Season
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The Warm-Weather Highball Playbook: 5 Tall Cocktails for Patio Season

Warm weather needs tall, cold, repeatable drinks. Start with these five highballs for patio season: Mojito, Moscow Mule, Dark 'N' Stormy, Cuba Libre, and Gin Fizz.

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