While you might never find that hidden chest of buried pirate treasure, sipping a Dark & Stormy Secret may just be the next best thing. This drink is a delightful variation on the classic "Dark 'n Stormy" cocktail, which has been made so famous by Goslings Black Seal Rum. And what is the secret to this particular version? Just a few drops of Angostura bitters, which contribute some incredibly delicious depth...and perhaps a little bit of Caribbean mystery!
This drink pairs particularly well with the sorts of flavors that are typically featured in Caribbean, Thai, and Hawaiian cuisine. I also thoroughly enjoy it alongside Cuban Mojo Chicken.
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Ingredients for a Dark & Stormy Secret
- ginger beer (not ginger ale)
- angostura bitters
- fresh lime juice
- dark rum
- lime wheel (to garnish)
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions for a Dark & Stormy Secret
Fill a highball glass with ice.
Add the ginger beer.
Then add the bitters.
Next add the lime juice.
Finally, gently pour in the rum.
Garnish with a lime wheel and serve immediately.
Hint: The strikingly layered appearance of this cocktail, which has been said to resemble a storm cloud looming ominously overhead, is what originally inspired its ever so catchy name. But for the most enjoyable drinking experience, be sure to go ahead and give it a quick stir before taking that first sip.
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📖 Recipe
Dark & Stormy Secret
Ingredients
- 4 ounces ginger beer (not ginger ale)
- 2 ounces dark rum
- few drops Angostura bitters
- ½ ounce fresh lime juice
- lime wheel (to garnish)
Instructions
- Fill a highball glass with ice.
- Add, in layers, the ginger beer, then the bitters, then the lime juice, and finally the rum. (Pour the rum gently to achieve the desired layering effect.)
- Garnish with the lime wheel and serve immediately.
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