Just 3 simple ingredients, this Spiced Rum and Ginger Beer cocktail is full of flavor and delicious to sip any time of year! If you've never tried a Dark and Stormy, now is the time!
To a tall cocktail glass (preferably a highball glass) add ice.
Add spiced rum, ginger beer and fresh lime juice.
Use a bar spoon to stir gently.
Garnish with a slice of lime. (optional)
Notes
If you are a lightweight, feel free to make this drink with 1 ounce of spiced rum and then taste test to see if you want or need to add more.
A garnish of fresh lime slice is perfectly fine but you can play off the notes in the spiced rum and grate fresh nutmeg or lay a cinnamon stick across the top.
If this drink is too dramatic for you, add in a splash of orange juice and a splash of vanilla to sweeten it up.
Make this into an adult-friendly float by adding some vanilla or coconut ice cream...YUM!
If you're super into rum, consider adding the ginger beer first, then lime juice and finally float the spiced rum on top.
To really kick up the ginger flavor, slice a quarter-inch-sized piece of fresh ginger and muddle in the glass with lime juice before adding the ice.