Dark and Stormy

It was a dark and stormy night...and the perfect time to make a classic dark and stormy. With a few simple ingredients, this drink comes together quickly and is a great way to enjoy ginger beer. If you're looking for some history about this cocktail, here's an article from Liquor.com that helps explain where it comes from: "Its origin, like many drinks, is a bit hazy, though it’s likely that rum and ginger beer were first combined by sailors who enjoyed the obvious benefits of rum and the stomach-settling qualities of ginger. But its lineage can be traced squarely to an island in the Atlantic Ocean. Goslings Black Seal rum is a rich, flavorful rum from Bermuda, dating back to 1806. It features notes of caramel, vanilla and spice, and technically, it’s the only rum that can be used in a Dark ’n Stormy. The brand lays claim to the drink; in 1991, it successfully registered a trademark dictating that any drink titled Dark ’n Stormy must be made with Goslings rum. The company has even sued other beverage brands that have attempted to peddle the drink with other rums as its star. So, if you really want the full Dark ’n Stormy experience, make it with Goslings." Commenters recommended a whole bunch of ginger beers to try, from Bundaberg to Cock-N-Bull and Reed's. Feel free to experiment with the different types to find your absolute favorite. It's a great reason to enjoy as many dark and stormies as you can.