Cocktails (Dark and Stormy)

Dark and Stormy

(by Mittie Hellmich)

This is sparkling Bermuda favorite is known to combat the heat and smoothe the stomach. Classically rich in the sweet, smoky molasses tones of Gosling's black rum and the tangy bite of Jamaican ginger beer (similar to ginger ale but with kick of spice with the addition of fresh ginger.

• 4 ice cubes
• 1 or 2 slices fresh ginger
• 2 ounces dark rum
• 1 ounce ginger syrup
• 2 to 3 ounces ginger beer
• 1/2 lime, cut into 2 wedges

1. Chill an 8 to 10 ounces Old-Fashioned glass.
2. Fill the chilled glass with the ice and fresh ginger. Add the rum and ginger syrup and stir to combine.
3. Top off with the ginger beer. Squeeze the 2 lime wedges into the drink, drop them into the glass, and serve.

SERVES 1