Dark 'N' Stormy
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| Type | Cocktail |
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| Served | On the rocks; poured over ice |
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| Preparation | Pour the ginger beer into a glass over ice. Top off with black rum. Squeeze in the lime wedge and drop it in.[1] |
| Notes | Lime optional. |
A Dark and Stormy (or Dark 'n' Stormy) is a highball cocktail that is trademarked by Gosling's Export Limited of Bermuda, makers of Goslings Black Seal Rum. The Dark 'N Stormy is Gosling's signature drink. This classic drink is popular worldwide, especially in many British Commonwealth countries, such as Bermuda and Australia. It consists of Gosling's Black Seal Rum and ginger beer over ice. It is optionally accompanied by a slice of lime.
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Bermuda [edit]
In Bermuda, Dark 'N' Stormy is a registered trademark of Gosling's Brothers Limited.[1] It is described as "Bermuda's National Drink",[2] a description often applied to the Rum Swizzle as well.
Australia [edit]
Bermuda has played host to Australian rugby players in its annual Classic Tournament since the early 1970s.[3] It is popularly believed that following one of these tournaments, the cocktail was brought back to Australia, where it also proved popular.[4] In Queensland, Australia, Bundaberg Distilling Company Pty Ltd, distillers of Bundaberg Rum have produced a pre-mixed version of the Dark and Stormy since 1993. It is sold in stubbies and 375ml cans.[5] The ginger beer component is produced locally by Bundaberg Brewed Drinks Pty Ltd.[6]
United States [edit]
The Dark 'N Stormy gained popularity through the sailing community up and down the east coast of the US, having been brought home by various sailors who frequented Bermuda. Most bars in port towns from Portland, ME to Newport, RI to Annapolis, MD and beyond have the Dark N Stormy on their menu, made with various brands of Ginger Beer.
Variations [edit]
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While the Dark 'N Stormy is traditionally made with Gosling's Black Seal Rum, a similar drink nicknamed the Light 'n' Stormy uses 10 Cane, a light rum, and Blenheim Old #3 Hot ginger ale.[7][8]
For several years, Gosling's has been a sponsor of the annual yachting regatta Chester Race Week in Chester, Nova Scotia. The Dark 'N Stormy is the special drink of the night each year, made with ginger beer brewed by local Halifax, NS brewery Propeller Brewery.
Mixed with ginger wine is a particularly strong combination, known as a Turbo Dark 'N Stormy, and is a favourite tipple of Pembroke College Boat Club (Oxford).[citation needed]
See also [edit]
References [edit]
- ^ a b "Dark 'N Stormy Recipe". Gosling's Brothers Ltd. 2009-12-17. Retrieved September 15, 2012.
- ^ [1] Dark 'n' Stormy
- ^ http://www.worldrugby.bm/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=47&Itemid=56
- ^ http://www.seriouseats.com/2009/08/dark-and-n-stormy-cocktails-goslings-rum-ginger-beer.html
- ^ http://www.bundabergrum.com.au (requires Flash)
- ^ Bundaberg Brewed Drinks
- ^ "It was a Dark ‘n’ Stormy Night at Blenheim Ginger Ale…". Blenheim Bottling Company. 2009-12-17. Retrieved September 15, 2012.
- ^ 10 Cane Rum. "10 Cane Light 'N Stormy". Retrieved September 15, 2012.
