1 serving
Dark 'n' Stormy ingredients
Use the original amounts for one serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.
| Ingredient | Amount | cl | oz | parts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Dark Rum | 60 ml | 6 cl | 2 oz | 1 part |
 Ginger Beer | 100 ml | 10 cl | 3.4 oz | 1.7 parts |
 Lime Juice (optional) | 10 ml | 1 cl | 0.3 oz | 0.2 parts |
Garnish: Lime wedge
Method
How to make Dark 'n' Stormy
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Chill a highball glass and fill it to the top with fresh ice.
- 02
Pour 100 ml cold ginger beer over the ice.
- 03
If using the optional lime juice, add 10 ml and stir once to distribute it.
- 04
Slowly pour 60 ml dark rum over the back of a spoon so it floats above the ginger beer.
- 05
Leave the dark layer visible for presentation, or give the drink one gentle lift before serving.
- 06
Serve immediately while the glass is very cold and the ginger beer is lively.
Tasting profile
What does Dark 'n' Stormy taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (4/5) and freshness (4/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Quick answers
Dark 'n' Stormy questions
What is in a Dark 'n' Stormy?
Kokto’s build uses dark rum and ginger beer, with optional items shown separately in the table.
How long does a Dark 'n' Stormy take to make?
The governed recipe allows about 4 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.
How is a Dark 'n' Stormy prepared?
It uses a built method and is served in a highball. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.
Is a Dark 'n' Stormy alcohol-free?
No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.
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Evidence
Sources & editorial note
The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.
- International Bartenders Association — Dark 'n' StormyIBA official style reference
- Cocktail App ingredient and recipe seed v1seed.recipe.dark-stormy · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
- Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved