Caribbean Spiced Dark and Stormy

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A robust dark rum cocktail with spicy ginger and citrus notes, finished with a lively ginger beer fizz that awakens the senses. This recipe, ready in about 4 minutes, brings together dark spiced rum, fresh lime juice, ginger beer for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 210 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 4 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 210 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Fill a highball glass halfway with large ice cubes.
  2. Step 2: Pour in 2 oz dark spiced rum and 1 oz freshly squeezed lime juice over the ice.
  3. Step 3: Top with 3 oz ginger beer, pouring gently to maintain carbonation.
  4. Step 4: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 15 seconds to blend the flavors.
  5. Step 5: Garnish by placing a lime wedge on the rim and optionally skewering a piece of candied ginger on a cocktail pick resting across the glass.

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