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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

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Ingredients
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Step 1
Fill a highball glass with ice cubes, packing them tight.
Step 2
Pour dark spiced rum and fresh lime juice over the ice.
Step 3
Top with cold ginger beer, stirring briefly until combined.
Step 4
Squeeze the lime wheel over the drink, then drop it in as garnish.
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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