This post is sponsored by Powell & Mahoney
When storm clouds gather and I want to get cozy without feeling weighed down, I reach for a cocktail that’s both warming and bright. The Dark and Stormy fits the bill — spicy ginger beer, deep dark rum and a splash of lime make a drink that’s refreshing, simple and satisfying.
The Dark and Stormy traces its roots to Bermuda in the 19th century, but I first discovered it thanks to friends who would arrive with everything needed: ginger beer, dark rum and limes. There’s a special pleasure in having a complete cocktail kit handed to you — no missing ingredients, no last-minute substitutions.
This cocktail needs only three ingredients plus ice. Because the recipe is so simple, the quality of each component matters: fresh lime juice, a bold dark rum and a lively ginger beer. The trick is the ratio — enough ginger beer to stay light and effervescent, just the right amount of rum for warmth, and a squeeze of lime to brighten the flavors. When balanced, the result is impossible to resist and will likely prompt requests for another round.
For a simple cocktail like this, a quality mixer makes all the difference. Powell & Mahoney Ginger Beer is made with natural ingredients, has lively carbonation and the right ginger kick to stand up to dark rum without overpowering it.
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Ingredients
- 4 oz Powell & Mahoney Ginger Beer
- 2 oz Dark Rum
- 1/2 oz Fresh Lime Juice (from about 1 lime)
- Lime Wheel or Wedge for garnish
Instructions
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Fill a glass with ice. Pour in the ginger beer and lime juice, then top with the dark rum.
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Garnish with a lime wheel or wedge and stir gently before drinking.
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