Cocktail of the Week: Dark 'N Stormy
I mentioned the Dark 'N Stormy in my last entry, and now here it is as Cocktail of the Week! Hey, that Black Seal isn't going to drink itself.
One thing I can say is that you need to be a fan of ginger beer to enjoy this one. (Beer, not ale.) The particular bottling of ginger beer you use plays a big part here, too - you may have to adjust the proportions depending on the sweetness and ginger strength of the brand.
This is a great drink if you want something sweet and fizzy but are tired of Rum & Coke, although I must say this: Black Seal transforms a Rum & Coke. I generally avoid R&Cs - there's just something off about the flavor combo of white rum and cola, call me crazy - but after trying one with Black Seal I've been converted. The flavors marry so well it's like the Cubans had this stuff in mind when they first thought up the drink. Add a wedge of lime and you're in fizzy, refreshing heaven.
Anyway,
Dark 'N Stormy
2 oz Gosling's Black Seal rum (Gosling's owns the trademark to the name "Dark 'N Stormy")
4 oz ginger beer (preferably on the dry side - look for a Bermuda bottling if you want authenticity)
Build over ice in a highball glass, top with a wedge of lime if you're so inclined. Sit back and chill.
More like Orange 'N Cloudy, if you ask me.
One thing I can say is that you need to be a fan of ginger beer to enjoy this one. (Beer, not ale.) The particular bottling of ginger beer you use plays a big part here, too - you may have to adjust the proportions depending on the sweetness and ginger strength of the brand.
This is a great drink if you want something sweet and fizzy but are tired of Rum & Coke, although I must say this: Black Seal transforms a Rum & Coke. I generally avoid R&Cs - there's just something off about the flavor combo of white rum and cola, call me crazy - but after trying one with Black Seal I've been converted. The flavors marry so well it's like the Cubans had this stuff in mind when they first thought up the drink. Add a wedge of lime and you're in fizzy, refreshing heaven.
Anyway,
Dark 'N Stormy
2 oz Gosling's Black Seal rum (Gosling's owns the trademark to the name "Dark 'N Stormy")
4 oz ginger beer (preferably on the dry side - look for a Bermuda bottling if you want authenticity)
Build over ice in a highball glass, top with a wedge of lime if you're so inclined. Sit back and chill.
More like Orange 'N Cloudy, if you ask me.
This entry was posted by Darryl, on
Monday, April 16, 2007.
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