Cocktails Caribbean

Dark and Stormy

A tall, refreshing highball of dark rum floated over spicy ginger beer and lime. Tiers progress from a basic build to a premium rum with homemade ginger syrup.

Serves1
Time3 min
Cost / serving£1.90
Vegan Gluten-free Dairy-free Nut-free Contains alcohol

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Budget version

Dark rum poured over shop ginger beer with a squeeze of bottled lime.

Per serving£1.90
Total cost£1.90
Time3 min
Servings

Ingredients for 1

  • 50 ml dark rum
  • 120 ml ginger beer
  • 10 ml bottled lime juice
  • 1 lime wedge , to garnish
  • ice cubes

Method

  1. Fill a tall glass with ice cubes.
  2. Pour in the ginger beer and lime juice.
  3. Float the dark rum gently over the top.
  4. Garnish with a lime wedge and serve.

Equipment

  • highball glass

The three ways, side by side

Budget
£1.90 / serving · 3 min

Dark rum poured over shop ginger beer with a squeeze of bottled lime.

Better
£3.50 / serving · 4 min

Aged dark rum with fiery craft ginger beer and fresh lime.

Ultimate
£6.50 / serving · 20 min

Pot-still rum over homemade fresh ginger syrup and soda, with candied ginger and a lime twist.