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Dark And Stormy Ginger Beer Cocktail

A refreshing and bold cocktail featuring dark rum, ginger beer, and fresh lime juice, perfect for chilly evenings and casual gatherings.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Course: Beverage, Cocktail
Cuisine: American, Caribbean
Calories: 165
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 2 oz dark rum Look for rich flavored Caribbean rums.
  • 4 oz ginger beer Ginger beer adds a spicy fizz.
  • 1/2 oz fresh lime juice Freshly squeezed for best flavor.
  • as needed Ice Fill the glass generously.
  • 1 wedge lime wedge For garnish and added aroma.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Start by filling a highball glass with plenty of ice.
  2. Pour 2 ounces of dark rum over the ice.
  3. Add half an ounce of freshly squeezed lime juice.
  4. Slowly pour 4 ounces of ginger beer on top, preserving the fizz.
  5. Squeeze a lime wedge over the drink and drop it in as a garnish.
  6. Serve immediately and enjoy fresh.

Notes

Best served fresh. Avoid using bottled lime juice for optimal flavor. Store dark rum sealed in a cool place and ginger beer refrigerated.