Cocktails

Dark and Stormy

Dark and Stormy is an alcoholic cocktail built on Dark Rum. It leans ginger, caramel and molasses. Served in a Highball Glass. Expect about 14.6% ABV and roughly 165 kcal (estimated per recipe).

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Cocktailalcoholic14.6% ABV2 ingredients

At a Glance

165 kcalCalories

14.6%ABV

5gSugar

7gCarbs

1.23Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition.

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How hard is it to make?

Easybuilt drink

Why: 2 ingredients

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

5 clDark RumBase Spirit
10 clGinger BeerMixer

How to Make It

In a Highball glass filled with ice add 6cl dark rum and top with ginger beer.Top
Garnish with lime wedge.Garnish

How to Serve

Glass: Highball Glass
Temperature: Chilled
Ice: Ice

Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

Ginger Caramel Molasses

Supporting notes

Spice Vanilla Spicy Sweet

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong

BodyLight – Full

SweetnessDry – Sweet

BoldnessDelicate – Bold

What do these dimensions mean?

When to serve

BBQ / CookoutSuggested from pairing with bbq and grilled meat.
Winter / CozySuggested from its spice notes.

Occasion tags are inferred from drink style, serving format, flavour profile, food-pairing theme, recipe metadata, and strict multi-signal supplemental rule matches.

Food pairings

BBQ Steak Grilled Meat

Food pairings are derived from the drink flavour signature, mapped to one dominant pairing theme, then limited to coherent public suggestions.

Diet & lifestyle

Compatible, based on the listed ingredients

Vegan Vegetarian

May be limited

Low-Sugar

Not compatible

Gluten-FreeKeto

Not enough information

Low-Carb

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Diet tags are ingredient-level and nutrition-estimate based. Product brands, preparation methods, quantities, and substitutions may change compatibility.

Alternatives to try

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Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Dark Rum5 cl

Aged RumWorks, with a noticeable change

How much to use: Use the same amount; taste before changing sweetener.
What changes: Aged rum can replace dark rum when a somewhat drier, oak-led profile is acceptable.

Light RumWorks, but changes the drink

How much to use: Use the same amount; expect less depth and dark sugar character.
What changes: Light rum can replace dark rum only when a lighter, cleaner result is acceptable.

Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatible

Ginger Beer10 cl

Ginger AleWorks, but changes the drink

How much to use: Use the same amount; add lime if the drink loses bite.
What changes: Ginger ale can replace ginger beer when a softer ginger profile is acceptable.

Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatible

Reviewed component substitutions are not guarantees that the replacement was tested in this exact recipe. Follow the reviewed adjustment note and taste before serving.

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Last updated June 18, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

What is a Dark and Stormy?: The Dark and Stormy is a cocktail made with 2 ingredients, traditionally served in a Highball Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 14.6%. A standard serving contains approximately 165 calories.
What does a Dark and Stormy taste like?: Dark and Stormy has a flavour profile featuring Ginger, Caramel, Molasses, Spice. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with a Dark and Stormy?: Dark and Stormy pairs well with BBQ, Steak, Grilled Meat. The pairing is based on complementary flavour profiles from the recipe's ingredients.
How strong is a Dark and Stormy?: The Dark and Stormy has an ABV of approximately 14.6%. That's approximately 1.23 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 165 kcal, 5.0g sugar, 7.0g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is a Dark and Stormy typically served?: Dark and Stormy is often suggested for BBQ / Cookout, Winter / Cozy, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to a Dark and Stormy?: If you enjoy Dark and Stormy, the "similar flavour profile" suggestions on this page point to cocktails that share its flavour character. Drinks with a matching spirit base and comparable body and acidity feel closest.
Can I make a Dark and Stormy at home?: Yes. The Dark and Stormy uses 2 ingredients, making it easy to prepare at home. You will need a Highball Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.
What do the sensory profile dimensions mean?: Sensory profile dimensions describe key flavour characteristics: Body (light to full), Dryness (sweet to bone dry), Acidity (flat to crisp), Fruitiness (subtle to prominent) and Boldness (delicate to bold). Each scale helps you compare cocktails at a glance and find ones with similar character.
How do I use sensory profiles to find cocktails I like?: Compare the Body, Acidity and Fruitiness of Dark and Stormy with other cocktails. If you enjoy this drink, look for others with a similar profile. Adjust one dimension at a time to discover new favourites while staying in your flavour comfort zone.