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
Time4 min
Cost / serving£3.50
Vegan Gluten-free Dairy-free Nut-free Contains alcohol

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Better version

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

Per serving£3.50
Total cost£3.50
Time4 min
Servings

Ingredients for 1

  • 60 ml aged dark rum , such as Gosling's Black Seal
  • 120 ml craft fiery ginger beer
  • 15 ml fresh lime juice
  • 1 lime wheel , to garnish
  • ice cubes

Method

  1. Fill a highball glass with plenty of fresh ice.
  2. Squeeze in the fresh lime juice and add the ginger beer.
  3. Stir briefly to combine.
  4. Float the aged dark rum over the top.
  5. Garnish with a lime wheel.

Equipment

  • highball glass
  • bar spoon
  • citrus squeezer

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.