May 23-Dark N’ Stormy

Another true classic, today we feature the Dark N’ Stormy, the national drink of Bermuda. Bermuda is known for Gosling’s rum and ginger beer so it’s only natural these 2 would come together for this national drink. One quick thing about this cocktail is that it uses a specific rum and if it ain’t Gosling’s it ain’t a Dark N’ Stormy. Also presentation is a little debate for this drink as some like to shake everything together, but I like to shake the lime, syrup and bitters and then layer the las 2 ingredients on top.

The only real history available is that British Sailors would fancy this drink when stationed in Bermuda around WWi. Now I would also recommend using Gosling’s ginger beer for this cocktail but that is both a preference and tradition as I think it is just the best available. In fact my dad has a friend who will outright refuse ginger beer if it’s not Gosling’s.

Full judging here: