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| − | The Dark and Stormy is a Cocktail which consists of Dark Rum | + | The Dark and Stormy, aka Dark 'N Stormy, is a Cocktail which consists of Dark Rum and Ginger Beer. The Dark and Stormy is Gosling's Black Seal Rum's "Signature Drink," and Bermuda's "National Drink." Adding lime juice to a Dark and Stormy makes it a Rum [[Buck Cocktails|Buck]]. However, simply garnishing a Dark and Stormy with a lime wedge or wheel does not. |
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*45ml Gosling's Black Seal Rum | *45ml Gosling's Black Seal Rum | ||
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Gosling's Black Seal Rum, top with Barritts ginger beer. Garnish with lime (optional). | Gosling's Black Seal Rum, top with Barritts ginger beer. Garnish with lime (optional). | ||
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| + | * Note: Goslings now makes its own ginger beer and recommends its use over Barritts. | ||
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"The Dark & Stormy is a strange one. I did a bit of Brand Ambassador stuff for | "The Dark & Stormy is a strange one. I did a bit of Brand Ambassador stuff for | ||
Kirsty Loveday for Goslings, and I discovered that the D&S was created in the | Kirsty Loveday for Goslings, and I discovered that the D&S was created in the | ||
| − | late 19thC after the British Navy purchased a Ginger Beer plant in Hamilton | + | late 19thC after the British Navy purchased a Ginger Beer plant in Hamilton, |
Bermuda (I know! Why??). Anyway, one thing obviously lead to another with the | Bermuda (I know! Why??). Anyway, one thing obviously lead to another with the | ||
local hooch and there you have it." | local hooch and there you have it." | ||
| + | ==External Links== | ||
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| + | *[http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/05/fashion/05shaken.html The Right Stuff (by Law)] - New York Times | ||
Latest revision as of 01:33, 8 January 2013
The Dark and Stormy, aka Dark 'N Stormy, is a Cocktail which consists of Dark Rum and Ginger Beer. The Dark and Stormy is Gosling's Black Seal Rum's "Signature Drink," and Bermuda's "National Drink." Adding lime juice to a Dark and Stormy makes it a Rum Buck. However, simply garnishing a Dark and Stormy with a lime wedge or wheel does not.
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[edit] Historical References
[edit] New York Times, 3rd June 1990
"DARK AND STORMY Pour one and one-half ounces of Gosling's Black Seal rum (80 proof, not the 151 proof) over ice in a tall glass. Top up with ginger beer."
[edit] Common Recipes
Recipe #1: Goslings
- 45ml Gosling's Black Seal Rum
- Barritts Ginger Beer *
Gosling's Black Seal Rum, top with Barritts ginger beer. Garnish with lime (optional).
- Note: Goslings now makes its own ginger beer and recommends its use over Barritts.
Recipe #2: Gary Regan.
- 2 ounces Gosling’s Black Seal rum
- 3 ounces ginger beer
- 1 lime wedge, for garnish
Build in an ice-filled highball glass. Add the garnish. Serve in a highball glass.
[edit] Dark and Stormy Quotes
Nidal Rimini:
"The Dark & Stormy is a strange one. I did a bit of Brand Ambassador stuff for Kirsty Loveday for Goslings, and I discovered that the D&S was created in the late 19thC after the British Navy purchased a Ginger Beer plant in Hamilton, Bermuda (I know! Why??). Anyway, one thing obviously lead to another with the local hooch and there you have it."
[edit] External Links
- The Right Stuff (by Law) - New York Times
