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Dark 'n' Stormy

A spicy-sweet highball of dark rum and ginger beer with fresh lime.

Total time
2 min
Serves
1
Difficulty
Medium
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Dark 'n' Stormy
As seen on Episode 188

The preparation

5 steps, about 2 minutes start to finish.

  1. 01

    Fill a glass with ice.

  2. 02

    Pour ginger beer over ice.

  3. 03

    Slowly pour dark rum over the back of a spoon to layer on top.

  4. 04

    Add lime juice.

  5. 05

    Garnish with a lime wedge.

lightbulb The chef's notes

“Pour the dark rum slowly over the back of a spoon so it floats on top and gives the drink its signature stormy, layered look. A good spicy ginger beer does most of the work here, so pick one with real bite rather than a sweet, mild one.”

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