How to Make the Dark 'N Stormy - get it right

[@AndersErickson]

What should I call my cocktail? Rum buck? Fair Weather? Safe Harbor? 🤷🏻‍♂️ Time stamps below 😊 Intro: 0:00 The History: 1:09 The Booze: 2:12 The Rum Buck Recipe: 3:15 Dark 'N Stormy Recipe: 4:34 Sips: 6:20

[@IndigoWall]

How bout a Following Sea, cuz it’d ride y right into yr weekend?

[@AndersErickson]

Haha...I like it 👍

[@trevorrose1]

Stormy Skies

[@AndersErickson]

That’s a good one. Subtly referencing the original, but definitely something different 👍

[@SunosTheBard]

I reeeeally like the name Fair Weather for a cocktail

[@catherineburton195]

In Bermuda, they normally stir lightly after pouring the rum. The swirl then resembles a tropical storm. Don’t stir enough to mix the rum too completely.

[@ourragdollboys]

Wife and I can't wait to get back to Bermuda this summer

[@trevorrose1]

So, as a guy who follows mostly all the tip drink youtubers, I've just come across yours, and its obviously very new. You got "it", your vids are fun, informative and different. We all know how to look up a recipe for a drink on Google, but its hiw the youtuber delivers it that keeps us coming back to watch a video on a drink we kniw hiw to make, and yours does that! I realize there will always be new drink makers ( i hate the term mixologist ) looking for recipes here, but your vids are going to bring repetitive viewers of people who follow 10 other channels. Vwry well done!

[@AndersErickson]

Thank you so much, Trevor. I’m glad you found the channel! My hope is that the viewer never feels intimidated by a good drink. Cocktails are meant to be fun and we should all drink what we like. I appreciate your comment very much. Cheers to you! 🥃

[@trevorrose1]

@@AndersErickson that's exactly what you're delivering, and the message is clear, cheers Anders! 🍻

[@treyokelly3520]

I follow many of them myself and I agree. Quite refreshing.

[@alecmcintyre7245]

He makes me feel like I can trust his opinion and recipe.

[@thelthrythquezada8397]

yes he does have it. I prefer beer over mixed drinks but I love history.

[@dark-grey1241]

A friend asked for one of these. I’m sure he doesn’t know specifically what he asked for, but he got 1.5oz dark rum 5oz Bundaberg Ginger Beer 0.25oz fresh lime juice and he was astounded by the taste. Positively astounded even. Thanks Anders

[@historiografiadireitoshuma857]

Dear... I had given up on the profession but due to the serious situation of the pandemic in Brazil (southern Brazil, I am the one who said that passion fruit is expensive here once) and problems I will try again. And you are without a doubt my main inspiration. Because working conditions are adverse, but believing in

[@DukeMartin06]

The Aussie Bundaberg ginger beer is made by Bundaberg brewed drinks in Bundy. Bundaberg Distilling Company, best known for their sugar cane dark rum, sell a pre packaged drink consisting of bundy rum and bundy ginger beer and sell it as; Dark N Stormy. I first recall it being sold in Oz around the mid 1990's . and is mighty refreshing on a hot day

[@gyangearon8729]

I make mine with either the Goslings rum or Kraken dark rum. For the ginger beer though, I really prefer it with Reed's Extra Strong. It has A LOT of ginger flavor and just compliments/cuts the rum and lime. I squeeze a half lime into it. Done.

[@ElvarionProductions]

I also make mine with Kraken Rum (I love Kraken!), mainly because its readily available here in Sweden. Goslins is usually only available to order to the store, which can take some time. The Ginger beer I am using is a canned "Ginger Beer Tonic Water" that is really tasty and dirt cheap at our local Lidl store. Compared to regular Tonic water this is more then half the price.

[@lawrencespies8674]

I won a trip to Bermuda from Barritt's with my cocktail... Storm Warning! Same Dark 'n Stormy recipe but added 1oz of Domaine de Canton Ginger Liqueur. (a little less ginger beer to make room for the Ginger Liqueur). Storm Warning! 2.0 oz. (60 ml) Gosling's Black Seal Rum 1 oz. (30 ml) Domaine De Canton Ginger Liqueur 4 oz. (120 ml) Barritt's Ginger Beer Lime wedge for garnish In a tall glass filled with ice add 2 oz Gosling's Black Seal Rum, 1 oz Domaine de Canton Ginger Liqueur and top with Barritt's ginger Beer. Garnish with lime wedge.

[@mybartender]

The video does an excellent job of explaining the history and origin of the Dark 'N Stormy, adding a layer of appreciation and intrigue to the cocktail. It's fascinating to learn about the Bermuda connection and the unique combination of ingredients that make this drink so special.

[@TheLegalHustler]

Sometimes I am out of rum and have to use Jack Daniel’s instead. Then I call the drink Stormy Daniel’s. A Brazilian who makes a divine Caipirinha taught me to avoid the pith of the lime because it contains bitter oils that ruin the drink. To remedy/compensate, you must add disproportionate amounts of cane sugar. If you instead leave the lime pith out of the drink, you don’t have to add sugar. This prevents near-death hangovers tomorrow.

[@chrisfreemanca]

That’s a Kentucky Mule

[@dizzyedge]

So freaking excited- love a Dark n Stormy, and was recently gifted a Pimento Dram. Hadn’t gotten around to deciding how I was going to try it first, now I kind of wish it wasn’t 2:30 am (seems a bit late for a cocktail…)

[@douglasgrant2190]

Around here, (Ocean City, MD) we use Sailor Jerry's and Barrit's. And call it a Sailor's Delight.

[@BowhuntAustralia]

In Australia Darwin Northern Territory, we use the Bundaberg Ginger Beer & Bundaberg rum and call it“ Dam Water”

[@GrotrianSeiler]

Clearly the best personality for a KZbinr.

[@soundhealingbygene]

tottaly trying this when i make my own bar

[@jacksonmagriplis6617]

Dark N Stormy in Australia is Bundaberg Rum and Ginger Beer, it has been sold for quite a few years, awesome flavours

[@jaymeshayes8875]

That's what I drink

[@JohnDoe-zw8vx]

Opted for the Rum buck versus the trademarked recipe and wasn't disappointed! What a great tasting buck. I just halved the Allspice float and found a pleasant balance of flavors 😁🎉

[@betht555]

As an Aussie love that you are using Bundaburg. Best Ginget Beer ever. Love their Spiced Ginger Beet they make st Christmas.

[@icemann1037]

Honestly! I came up with the same "alternative" as you, about four years ago and called it Dark `N Stormy `N Spicy" Cheers mate! Awesome channel

[@SamwiseOutdoors]

My favorite songwriter makes a version of the Dark N Stormy with diet ginger ale and light rum, he calls it a Failure Puddle.

[@numanuma20]

I made mine with Plantation smokey pineapple rum and it was so good.

[@cobylyons4439]

I learned something new! My own variation is simple: 1.5 oz of Sailor Jerry's Spiced Rum, and fill with 4-5 ozs of Q Soda Ginger Beer (not very sweet, lots of ginger spice, and less sweet than Q Ginger Ale). Hold the lime (I personally don't like lime in this drink, but I'll explore your recipe.)

[@johngaite3969]

Found it pretty funny that you used a Australian ginger beer in Chicago , grow up not too far from bundaberg🇦🇺. They have their own rum too different companies but still called bundaberg rum their master select rums are very good

[@oliverschmidt1988]

yeah, bundy coke mate !

[@zc8211]

Yeah I was surprised when he pulled out bundy too but it was a nice familiar sight

[@Maddisch]

I live in the netherlands and my local supermarket has bundaberg too, seems like its going international

[@vb2162]

Bundaberg rum also do a premix dark and stormy using Bundaberg ginger beer

[@dizzyedge]

I’m in Cincinnati, and Bundaberg is my favorite for NOT dark n stormys also :)

[@AlanRob666]

Always felt like the Dark n Stormy was missing something. That Allspice Dram sets this drink off! Only making this version from now on

[@SunosTheBard]

"And a knife, for garnish!" Is it served with the point up or down? :P

[@AndersErickson]

😂 up.

[@rmmccarthy1240]

Nice clock-prop- very clever. Thanks for a wonderful tutorial.

[@tomkastle]

As a member of the tall ships community I will usually insist on Gosling's Black Seal but as ginger beer gets more expensive than the rum we have foud many alternatives. The one I value the most is Buffalo Rock Ginger Ale. Yes, ginger ale from Alabama that is, for many of us, as good or better than some ginger beers and is priced below the cost of cola. Try it and thanks for a great channel!

[@karlmountii9942]

Been in the industry since 1979 from owning my own property’s to management at Cornell University Statler…this cat has his stuff together and is totally entertaining

[@ConanCamelPuncher]

Anders establishing the “Dim n Windy” cocktail

[@lancejones1925]

I learned dark n stormy with ginger beer and black rum (1.5oz) float. This is still the way I make it.

[@juliussharrock5368]

The irony of binging your channel... its not lost on me

[@sueslater4916]

Here in Queensland we make a dark and stormy with Bundaberg rum and Bundaberg gingerbeer. I always squeeze in a wedge or small cheek of lime and drop it in.

[@WildChildMcCloud]

One of my favorite cocktails! Both versions look good to me.

[@cameronmarceau9490]

Black Liver Project hasn't done this one so my understanding of the drink's background was more or less bar lore. I thought it was the Gosling's ginger beer that was required. Thanks for correcting my wayward understanding of the origins. I kind of want to research the falling out between Goslings and Barritt's Thanks for another great episode!

[@AndersErickson]

Absolutely! I’d like to know more of the falling out as well. Maybe there’s two different stories to be told.

[@ParkDari]

I made your variation with Goslings Black Seal and it was FABULOUS!!!!!

[@Sheldonipudeli]

I made the Rum Buck with Plantation Pineapple Rum. Wow! Awesome combo!

[@jnwbman]

Rum Buck!! At last, a decent use for my hardly ever used bottle of St Elizabeth Allspice Dram. Thank you!

[@theslothII]

There really good with a little bit of mariscino(?) liquor. I used to get a cherry ginger beer, that was my initial try it

[@jacobsinger97]

Boyy you made perfection! Youre without a doubt a proffesional. Adorable drinks

[@tomkastle]

Glad youmentioned the difference in ginger beers. We are tall ship sailors who consider this drink a tradition. One problem with the D & S is that the ginger beer is often more expensive than the rum. An amazingly inexpensive yet incredible alternative is Buffalo Rock Ginger Ale from Alabama. Great ginger for the price of Coca Cola.

[@0529mpb]

I like to use Plantation OD. It's also my favorite rum with Coke.

[@tastingspoon]

This is the best video I’ve seen online on how to make a proper dark n’ stormy… exactly how it’s done in Bermuda ;) FYI it’s also not a dark n’ stormy if you don’t use the right ginger beer! No other ginger beer tastes the same. Good job!

[@briankemery459]

Wait, so if it's specifically Dark {{'N}} Stormy for the official trademarked cocktail, shouldn't that mean the adultered rum version could just as well be called a Dark AND Stormy?

[@tomfox6084]

It’s too similar to get away with if you’re asking legally. It’d still be risking the possibility of a cease and desist depending on how sharp Goslings legal department is😅

[@peytonburden2696]

Stormy and Dark

[@sheldoniusRex]

Dim and drizzling.

[@spudgunn8695]

​@@sheldoniusRexthat's probably what it's called in England! Lol

[@tonydawson2670]

Bundaberg ginger beer is made in Bundaberg, Queensland Australia, and is excellent. Bundaberg also make one of the best rums you will find anywhere.

[@redlancer7263]

As a 21-yeae old new to alcohol, I prefer my "Partly Cloudy" which is made with Light Rum and a half ounce of Simple. It's a little sweeter and less spicy, but I like it more than the harsh peppery kick from a regular Dark 'N Stormy

[@NSRdangerclose]

As someone who has family in Bermuda, thank you for getting it right - especially using Barritt's.

[@dimitarapostolov9788]

We all wanna do it right, but what can you do if there is no Barritt's where you live?🤷‍♂️

[@TheTribalBarGuy]

Yummy. This is my favorite video on this channel so far. Super informative and easy going. Awesome! Cheers!

[@AndersErickson]

Thank you so much! I do love a dark 'n stormy. Cheers to you!

[@jeffthebagpiper681]

How did I miss this last year. I do have all of the makings for your not dark n stormy except my dark rum is Meyers. Going to try it.

[@beebobox]

Best one of "those" that I've made was with old navy dark rum. A nice old navy strength 57%. It was the only cocktail I drank but I still felt it at the end.

[@finnaustin4002]

In Australia the dark n stormy isn't protected, we even have a major distillery (Bundaberg) which lists the cocktail made with their own rum.

[@simonabel5614]

I often use Thomas Henry’s spicy ginger. It’s an amazing Combo

[@peaches26t]

Love the attention to detail and the clock always set at 5:00 makes me giggle 🤣

[@Loftrocket]

You won't believe, but i've found Gosling especially to try Dark'n stormy! Really hard to find in area i live. Really cheap and good for that cocktail!

[@AndersErickson]

I’m glad you found some! It does mix well with the ginger beer. Cheers!

[@Loftrocket]

@@AndersErickson , thanks! Liked and subscribed! I'm new here and just started, but already my bar way more wider, than essential. 🤣

[@jmelleens]

As a big-time Angostura bitters lover, I present the Definitely not Dark N Stormy of my choice: Build it in a glass: - The juice of half a lime (I don't measure, it's typically about half an ounce(15 ml) anyhow; - 40-50ml (preference, really) Goslings Black Seal, in the glass, on top of the lime; - Fevertree Ginger beer to top up your rocks, highball, collins or any other 300-400 ml volume glass you use (I can typically fit the whole 200ml bottle, makes things easier imo) but do leave a bit of space; - Grab your small, 200 ml Angostura bitters bottle and cry internally about how they don't stock the big bottles in your local stores, and then proceed to top your NOT Dark N Stormy with about 10-12 dashes of Ango as a float. Garnish with a wheel of lime (dehydrated or fresh), or don't garnish, whatever. Fair warning, if Goslings rum seems intense to you as it is, it might be smart to skip the Ango float, or alternatively, you can do the Ango float but go for a lighter dark rum, I like the Regular Plantation Double Aged Dark. Drink yours as you like, at the end of the day, what matters is that you enjoy it - hope this version is useful. Cheers Anders, great video as always!

[@AndersErickson]

Love it!

[@jakebennett3683]

Added a dash or orange bitter 👌🏼. Also, great content, great channel thanks for all the sip tips and recipes🙌🏼

[@jayarenneilson6049]

mine's a dark and stumbly - alcoholic ginger beer and it comes in pints. great in open air.

[@asdrubalanibal6853]

I think I’ll be more than happy with a Dark and Stormy.

[@KeithKH]

Where do you source your (beautiful!) ice? Do you make it yourself? Thank you for all your informative videos!

[@bermei5187]

I'm loving the allspice dram in this. I will never not add it to dark n stormies now.

[@Annelle-nt7ig]

A Dark N Stormy is so much nicer with a better ginger beer like Fever Tree. If you like even more zip to your cocktail, try Q. Both are worth the extra price!

[@jamesburris8803]

I have Fever Tree ginger beer & Kraken Rum. I am making one tonight!

[@cobylyons4439]

Yes! Annelle! I feel the same!

[@cobylyons4439]

James, I also love Kraken rum with Q Ginger Beer or Fever Tree... You should try it with Sailor Jerry's Spiced Rum!

[@ltjakekhan]

You need to call yours "Bright ´n Clear" :D

[@arthurshannon1851]

And don't forget a Gold N Stormy. The ginger beer and lime mentioned above but with Goslings Gold rum.

[@MikeHummel984]

That all spice liqueur is off the chain. Wow does that pair with ginger

[@bricelangston8634]

I add about 0.25 to 0.5 Oz of lime juice. I find it ties the rum and ginger flavor together.

[@bricelangston8634]

Correction, my dark n stormy is 2 0z of rum, 3/4 oz of lime juice, and ginger beer.

[@willardroad]

How is it this has less than 1,000 views (at this point)??? C'mon! This is great content!

[@Chris12211]

Great video. I’ve been using RedLeg Vanilla spiced Rum with Bundaberg Ginger beer and a slice of lime to make these. It’s really nice.

[@binoardev]

Hey mate! Great video. Bundaberg also makes great rum.👍

[@trynottoshine]

I normally top my dark n stormy with angostura bitters! Feels like you would appreciate thaaat

[@IndigoWall]

Another fine history lesson. Thank you & cheers t the weekend!

[@AndersErickson]

Absolutely! Cheers to you!! 🥃

[@dark-grey1241]

There is another not-Dark-N’-Stormy down under known as Dark & Stormy, so don’t use that label for your cocktails either. It is not a recipe and can only be purchased pre-mixed, a combination of Bundaberg Brewed Drinks Pty Ltd Bundaberg Ginger Beer and Bundaberg Distilling Company Pty Limited Bunderberg Original UP Rum. These two companies are not to be confused for one company despite both being located in the town of Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia. Also, before opening another bottle of Bundaberg Ginger Beer there is a “mandatory” instruction on the main (front) label that states “Invert bottle before opening” so this too is mandatory. It’s printed at the top of the main (front) label. There are also instructions on the rear label on how this bottle must be opened, but only after the bottle has been inverted, it’s very serious stuff. The opening method is also mandatory. I do very much agree that whichever version of this rum and ginger beer potion you have the addition of fresh lime juice really does enhance the drinking experience, and definitely do be very careful with the naming of said potion. Here endeth the sermon.

[@scottau]

I only just found this video.... and as soon as I saw that he didn't invert the bottle I gasped. Paused it immediately, went searching in the comments and found your comment. I can breathe easy now. Back to the show...

[@ZJFishburn]

Best KZbin bartender 🤘

[@SoybeanGravy]

It would be possible to make an all-Bundaberg Dark ‘N Stormy knock-off, not sure if it’s available in the US at all, but Bundaberg produce quite a range of rums. It’s known colloquially as ‘Bundy’, ‘fighting juice’, among other names. A similar drink to a Dark ‘N Stormy is known as the Sugarcane Champagne, and is just Bundy with dry ginger ale and lime.

[@hakanforsling7118]

Hi from Sweden. Wonderful channel!

[@AndersErickson]

Hello! Glad you found this channel. Skål!!

[@mitchfountain6523]

If you ware not a dark run fan, try Crabbies Original Alcoholic Ginger Beer over a shot of Captain Morgan Spiced rum. It's one and done in terms of driving, but a simple alternative. Don't forget the lime.

[@praisethesun9434]

Was looking how to make a dark and stormy and I just happened to have goslings and had no idea they patented the cocktail 🤯

[@object85]

Yeah I was thinking of making that tonight when I get off work. But knowing that I need a ginger beer really not a fan of it. But I got the dark rub Shrek substitute it with something🎉

[@RobsHomeBar]

Great video! The Somber N’ Turbulent Weather is a really good cocktail!! 😂🤪🍹

[@AndersErickson]

😂 that works!

[@marcotroiano6426]

Bundaberg is too good to mix IMHO 😂 Also, I love putting ginger slices in there too. Doesn't help at all though😂

[@siege2928]

I like making gloomy n inclement weather... Great drinks

[@sidechain0]

Man I love your channel

[@zikifer]

The "Dim and Inclement Weather" is what we call it in my house :)

[@ZedsDeadZD]

I am just making my first allspice drum at home and hope ot turns put good. No idea how the original tastes though. Ill definitly try it with the Lions Tale and you NONE Dark N Stormy and put them on my New Years Eve Menu. I suggest you call your version a Spice N Stormy.

[@jtasarkan7088]

What are your views on using kraken black spiced rum as apposed to goslings? Just curious. ^^

[@CharlieDexter99]

The Dark N Stormy is my go to drink. I love Kraken rum. I drink 4-5 of these a week.

[@Barprints]

One of my favorites! Cheers my man!

[@oldschoolgaming4763]

I would love if you would also ad centiliters measurements as you do with ounces! Great videos btw!

[@OGCAMG]

Ordered this at a bar at vegas sporting event. Bartender said he had been tending 30+yrs and never heard of this drink😅

[@seotenin]

I love a good Dark n Stormy

[@jimcooper1053]

Good video . Is it correct the rum goes in at the end for aesthetics only and you should always mix it up before drinking ?

[@markharris437]

I loved the video. I also love old fashions and I like making my own old fashion syrup (water sugar and angostura bitters). I’ve seen some old fashion syrups with some spices in then and have tried some in mine. Would the allspice dram be a good addition to my old fashion syrup? And if so, in what proportion - not wanting to overpower the syrup too much.

[@AndersErickson]

A little allspice dram can go a long way, so I'd probably start with a small amount of allspice dram like 1 part allspice dram to 4 or 5 parts syrup. You can always add more to make it to your liking. I think it's a great idea, Mark! Cheers!

[@therealisation5500]

I'm a rum drinker sometimes I get a gift of cheap rum I'll mix it with Jamaica ginger beer lime and bitters

[@JoeCurtis91]

Bundaberg Ginger beer rocks!

[@GideonWeissman]

I could really go for not a dark n stormy right now.

[@BarefootInAK]

I don't drink due to the seizure meds I'm taking.... however I love watching drink making videos. I like your style! and you don't go on and on... thats nice! have an excellent day! oh and have you made MooseMilk? A canadian friend told me about it.

[@cobylyons4439]

What!? Mind blown!

[@jeffreymiller9438]

You could probably make these using the Blenheim’s Hot ginger ale you profiled in your El Diablo posting

[@warrenhicks6120]

Made these in Antigua,at the Sunday night party overlooking English Harbour. Bartender started making some with "English Harbour Rum". Called them "Pearl Harbour Specials". Why Pearl Harbour??? "Cause somebody is getting bombed. (laugh track here). One of my favourite summer drinks.

[@get2dachoppa249]

Great vid. Lemme guess, the non-moving clock on the wall in the background represents "Its always 5'oclock somewhere"?

[@lwc2009]

as always Anders, outstanding... ;)

[@mayankteria1242]

It’s probably sacrilege. But I tend to muddle some mint and lime together and top it off with Dark Matter rum and doctor strangelove spicy ginger beer. But it’s delicious and I love it.

[@xqueenfrostine]

I love the addition of mint. The best dark n’ stormy I’ve ever had had muddled mint and a dash of cherry bitters. I was a little afraid of it coming to me tasting of cough syrup, but it was absolutely sublime.

[@joseclementino9426]

The original "Dark N Stormy" is Gosling Black Seal and Barritts. Goslings can trademark whatever the hell he wants but I, and many of my friends and relatives prefer Barritts ginger beer.

[@CoachVinoLLC]

I knew that Gosling were dicks about using their rum but I never knew they actually trademarked the name. Are any other equally popular cocktails trademarked? Good stuff! Cheers! 🥃

[@AndersErickson]

The painkiller is another one that's trademarked. Pusser's Rum holds the rights to that one. It really leaves little room for experimentation, but I guess the loophole is simply giving it another name.

[@RobsHomeBar]

@@AndersErickson oh wow.. I knew about the Dark N Stormy but didn’t know about the painkiller

[@AndersErickson]

Yeah it’s crazy. I don’t know if Pusser’s enforces it as much as Goslings does, but they certainly could.

[@mattmathai]

@@AndersErickson I've made not-Painkillers before many times. I sit in my living room in fear of a call from Pusser's. (I manage my fear by drinking 'not-painkillers'.)