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Dark and Stormy

Spiced rum, ginger beer, and fresh lime juice shaken over ice into a moody, ginger-forward highball. The classic Caribbean cocktail that tastes like a storm in a glass.

Total time
5 min
Servings
1
Calories
160
Dark and Stormy
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Fill a highball glass with ice cubes, packing them tight.

  2. Step 2

    Pour dark spiced rum and fresh lime juice over the ice.

  3. Step 3

    Top with cold ginger beer, stirring briefly until combined.

  4. Step 4

    Squeeze the lime wheel over the drink, then drop it in as garnish.

  5. Step 5

    Serve immediately while the ginger beer is still carbonated.

Tools you’ll need

  • highball glass
  • bar spoon or long-handled spoon
  • jigger or measuring cup

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