Dark 'n' Stormy
Dark rum and ginger beer — a Caribbean classic with serious depth.
Ingredients
| Dark rum | 2 oz |
| Fresh lime juice | 0.5 oz |
| Ginger beer | 4 oz |
| Total volume | 6.50 oz |
Garnish: Lime wedge
Tip: change “Make” to scale the recipe, or switch units for the metric world.
How to make it
Built in the glass · Easy · about 2 minutes
- 1
Add the dark rum and fresh lime juice to the highball glass and fill with ice.
- 2
Top with the ginger beer.
- 3
Stir gently to combine.
- 4
Garnish with lime wedge.
Tools you'll need
Making a batch for a party?
Here's a pre-calculated batch of 12 with 0% dilution water built in. Scale to any number with the batch calculator →
| Ingredient | × 12 | Bottles |
|---|---|---|
| Dark rum | 24.0 oz | 1 |
| Fresh lime juice | 6.0 oz | 1 |
| Ginger beer | 48.0 oz | 2 |
BatchPour tools produce estimates for planning purposes only. Actual dilution, ABV, and ingredient yields vary by technique, ice temperature, and produce. Always taste and adjust. Drink responsibly.
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Dark 'n' Stormy FAQ
What's in a Dark 'n' Stormy?
A classic Dark 'n' Stormy is made with dark rum, fresh lime juice, ginger beer. It's built in the glass and served in a highball glass.
What is the ABV of a Dark 'n' Stormy?
A classic Dark 'n' Stormy is approximately 12.3% ABV — about 1.33 US standard drinks per serving once you account for dilution.
Should I shake or stir a Dark 'n' Stormy?
Neither — the Dark 'n' Stormy is built right in the glass, so no shaker or mixing glass is needed.
How do I batch Dark 'n' Stormys for a party?
Scale every ingredient by your guest count, then add no dilution water (built drinks dilute in the glass). The BatchPour batch calculator does the math for any number.