Dark 'n Stormy - the Classic Bermudan Ginger Beer & Rum Highball

Описание: The Dark and Stormy is a somewhat misunderstood cocktail. By law, it needs to be made with Gosling's Rum. Anything else is a Rum Buck. The brand of Ginger Beer, however, is up to you.

The reason for this is that Gosling's trademarked the name of this cocktail. You can make the same drink with another dark and funky rum, but you can't call it a "Dark 'n Stormy" or a "Dark & Stormy" or a "Dark and Stormy." It would have to be called the less-sexy and untrademarked name, Rum Buck, which sounds more like it would be the name of a football player circa 1911.

You're going to want to try it according to this recipe first. But like the Rye Buck (   • Rye Buck - A Whisky Highball Cocktail with...  ) or the Dirty Shirley (   • Dirty Shirley - A Spicy Rum & Ginger Cockt...  ), this too could benefit from a little freshly juiced ginger.

Some recipes also call for a little lime juice, but I'd suggest trying it first as it is in the video, which is the official recipe. The hint of lime on the nose from the garnish without the juice makes a big impact without the sour aftertaste. I certainly like the citrus aftertaste, particularly in a Cuba Libre (   • Cuba Libre - The Classic Highball That's M...  ), but it's a different experience this way.

Like most highballs, this one is easy to prepare. The garnish might just be the hardest part. This simplicity has to be one of the biggest appeals of highballs. But they are also crisp and refreshing, which you can't beat on a hot day. Cheers!


Recipe:
2 oz Rum
4-6 oz Ginger Beer
garnish Lime Wheel (optional)

Build over ice in a collins glass. Garnish with Lime Wheel.


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Gosling's Black Seal Rum
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