Dark and Stormy Drink Recipe: A Winter Rum Cocktail with Cuban Depth
DARK AND STORMY

DARK AND STORMY

Cuba is widely recognised as the birthplace of great classic cocktails, where balance and respect for rum have always been essential. The Dark and Stormy is an intense, spice-driven drink that truly comes into its own during the winter months. This dark and stormy drink recipe works particularly well when prepared with an aged rum of depth and character, capable of bringing warmth and structure to the glass. In this version, Ron Santiago de Cuba Extra Añejo 11 Years contributes mature notes and a natural elegance that envelop the drink, making it an ideal cocktail for colder climates.

INGREDIENTS
  • 50ml Ron Santiago de Cuba Extra Añejo 11 Years
  • 100 ml quality ginger beer
  • 10 ml fresh lime juice
  • Ice cubes
  • Lime peel for garnish (optional)
METHOD

Fill a tall glass with solid, well-chilled ice.
Pour the rum directly over the ice.
Add the fresh lime juice and gently top up with the ginger beer.
Stir delicately to preserve the carbonation.
Finish with a lime peel, avoiding excessive expression, to maintain aromatic balance.

Ron Santiago de Cuba Añejo 11 Years Old
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Ron Santiago de Cuba Añejo 11 Years Old

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