Timeless Classic

Dark 'n' Stormy

Fiery ginger beer and bright lime beneath a dramatic thunderhead float of dark molasses rum.

Rum Built Cubed ice 2 min · 13% ABV

Batch Multiplier:

Browse Full Menu

Base recipe yield: 1 drink per version. Batch buttons multiply the complete recipe.

Current batch: 1× · 1 drink per version

🎩 The Speakeasy Spec Full Craft Bar

Garnish: Fresh lime wedge

Dark Blackstrap or Aged Rum 60 ml
Fresh Lime Juice 15 ml
Chilled Fiery Ginger Beer 120 ml

Preparation

Fill a chilled highball glass with ice cubes and pour in lime juice and cold ginger beer.
Float dark rum slowly over the back of a barspoon so it hovers like a storm cloud above the golden fizz.
Garnish with a fresh lime wedge.

🏠 Easy Home Version Everyday Ingredients

Home Shortcut: No ginger beer on hand? Grate 1/2 tsp fresh kitchen ginger into standard ginger ale (or club soda + sugar) for authentic spicy bite.

Dark or Spiced Rum 60 ml
Fresh Lime Juice 15 ml
Ginger Beer (or Ginger Ale + pinch grated fresh ginger) 120 ml

At-Home Steps

Fill a tall glass with ice, add lime juice and cold ginger beer.
Trickle dark rum gently over the top ice cube so it layers neatly.
Squeeze in a lime wedge before sipping.

From the ledger

How do you make Dark 'n' Stormy at home with everyday ingredients?

No ginger beer on hand? Grate 1/2 tsp fresh kitchen ginger into standard ginger ale (or club soda + sugar) for authentic spicy bite. Ingredients: 60 ml Dark or Spiced Rum, 15 ml Fresh Lime Juice, 120 ml Ginger Beer (or Ginger Ale + pinch grated fresh ginger). Steps: Fill a tall glass with ice, add lime juice and cold ginger beer. Trickle dark rum gently over the top ice cube so it layers neatly. Squeeze in a lime wedge before sipping.

What is the full craft bar specification for Dark 'n' Stormy?

Dark 'n' Stormy (Rum, 13% ABV) is prepared built with cubed ice and garnished with fresh lime wedge. Ingredients: 60 ml (2 oz) Dark Blackstrap or Aged Rum, 15 ml (1/2 oz) Fresh Lime Juice, 120 ml (4 oz) Chilled Fiery Ginger Beer.