Dark 'n' stormy

Dark 'n' Stormy is a highball cocktail made with dark rum and ginger beer served over ice and garnished with a slice of lime. Dark 'n' Stormy is also referred to as the national drink of Bermuda.

History

The Dark 'n' Stormy has its roots in the British Royal Navy. The navy's sailors were given a daily ration of rum. The rum was often dark, and it was mixed with ginger beer, a common beverage on the islands, to make it more palatable. The name "Dark 'n' Stormy" was said to have been coined by a sailor who compared the drink's murky color to that of a cloud "only a fool or a dead man would sail under."

Ingredients

The Dark 'n' Stormy is made from just a few simple ingredients:

• 2 oz Dark Rum
• 3 oz Ginger Beer
• 1/2 oz Lime Juice

Preparation

To prepare a Dark 'n' Stormy, fill a glass with ice. Add the rum, then the ginger beer, and finally the lime juice. Stir gently to combine and serve immediately.

Variations

There are several variations of the Dark 'n' Stormy, including the Light 'n' Stormy, which uses light rum instead of dark, and the Stormy Pirate, which adds a splash of cola to the mix.

In popular culture

The Dark 'n' Stormy has been featured in various forms of media and popular culture, including television shows and films. It is often associated with tropical locales and the seafaring life.

See also

• List of cocktails
• Rum
• Ginger beer