Ingredients: Served: On the rocks: poured over ice. Drinkware: Highball glass. Method: In a highball glass filled with ice pour the ginger beer and top floating with the Rum. Notes: Garnish with a lime wedge or slice. 60 ml Goslings Rum100 ml Ginger Beer

**Dark-N-Stormy - Mixed Drink** Ride the waves of flavor with the **Dark 'N' Stormy**, a classic **Mixed Drink** that brings together robust **Rum** and spicy **Ginger** beer! This isn't just any simple pairing; it's a bold, **Carbonated** **Tall Drink** known for its distinctive layered appearance. The rich, dark **Rum** (specifically Goslings Black Seal is traditional) floats atop the zesty **Ginger** beer, creating a dramatic visual that hints at the flavorful journey within. Served **On the rocks** in a **Highball glass**, it's perfectly refreshing and satisfying. **Ingredients:** * 60 ml Goslings Rum (traditionally Black Seal) * 100 ml Ginger Beer **Preparation:** 1. Take a **Highball glass** and fill it with ice cubes. 2. Pour the **Ginger** beer into the glass over the ice. 3. Carefully and slowly float the **Goslings Rum** on top of the **Ginger** beer. You can do this by pouring the rum over the back of a bar spoon held just above the surface of the liquid. 4. **Garnish** with a lime wedge or slice. 5. Serve immediately, without stirring, to maintain the "stormy" layered effect. **Notes and Tips:** * Traditionally, a **Dark 'N' Stormy** must be made with Goslings Black Seal **Rum** and Barritt's **Ginger** Beer for it to be considered authentic (Goslings holds a trademark on the name). However, you can make a delicious similar drink with other dark rums and quality **Ginger** beers. * Floating the **Rum** is key to the visual. Pouring it gently over a spoon helps. * The lime garnish is crucial – it adds a burst of fresh **Citrus** aroma and flavor that cuts through the richness of the **Rum** and the spice of the **Ginger**. * Resist the urge to **Stir** before sipping! Enjoy the distinct layers before they eventually mingle. **History or Origin:** The **Dark 'N' Stormy Mixed Drink** originated in Bermuda, the home of Goslings Black Seal **Rum**. It was created sometime after World War I when Bermudian rum makers started using a carbonated ginger beer brewed by local sailors. The drink was purportedly named by a sailor who observed its murky color, comparing it to storm clouds that only a fool or a dead man would sail under. **Visual Description:** Served **On the rocks** in a **Tall Drink Highball glass**, the **Dark 'N' Stormy** is famous for its striking visual. The dark, opaque layer of **Rum** floats dramatically on top of the lighter, bubbly **Ginger** beer, resembling storm clouds brewing over a tumultuous sea. It looks bold, intriguing, and refreshing, finished with a bright lime wedge. **Conclusion:** When you're craving something with a kick of **Ginger** and the depth of dark **Rum**, the **Dark 'N' Stormy Mixed Drink** is the perfect choice. This **Tall Drink**, **Served Over Ice** with its beautiful layered look, is a fantastic, easy-to-make classic that transports you straight to Bermuda. Mix one up and embrace the storm!