Cocktail of the week: Dark & Stormy

In celebration of the temper tantrum that Mother Nature is throwing at us today, I thought the perfect cocktail to present this week is the "Dark & Stormy."   This drink is trademarked by Gosling's Export Limited of Bermuda, makers of Goslings Black Seal Rum.  It's essentially Black Seal Rum and ginger beer over ice.  Very simple and very tasty!  It's Mr. D's favorite at the moment.

Although the Dark & Stormy is considered the national drink of Bermuda, it is also very popular in Australia, likely due to their famous Bundaberg ginger beer (which is pretty darn delicious).  FYI - I have been able to get diet Bundaberg ginger beer at Cost Plus World Market so it's easy to find.   Gosling's rum, on the other hand, is a pain to locate, but a nice high quality dark rum will suffice.  Although it might seem heavy & spicy, it's a perfect cocktail for springtime.  The rum gives you that tropical sweet flavor and the ginger beer adds a nice spice to the end.  Perfect for sipping on the patio while the sun goes down and there's a slight chill to the air.



"Life would be so wonderful if we only knew what to do with it." - Greta Garbo

Cheers!