Comments on: Dark ‘N’ Stormys with The Trad.

By: Tintin

Tintin — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 10:34:03 +0000

Andrew- Your version sounds fucking awful but I’ll try it. What brand of Cuban rum do you recommend? And can Cuban rum be bought in this country or is it a violation of the Trading with Enemies Act?

By: Andrew

Andrew — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 01:02:11 +0000

Rookie. All the best Dark ‘n Stormy recipes don’t even use Ginger Beer – they use ginger simple syrup because it has more bite and is way fresher.

Pour 1.5-2oz Ginger Simple Syrup, 1.5oz clear rum (Cuban if possible), and just under 1oz freshly squeeze lime juice into shaker filled half-way with ice. Shake strongly. Pour into highball glass w/ice. Add 1oz black rum over top (pour over the back of a spoon to make it sit on top easier).

Try it and you’ll never go back. Also, you’ll look like a pro. Just make the ginger simple syrup before guests come.

Ginger Simple Syrup: 1 cup sugar, 2 cups water, 1 large handful of finely-sliced fresh ginger, 1 tbsp whole black peppercorns, heat to simmer and let reduce for at least 30 minutes.

By: James

James — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:21:22 +0000

Ginger Beer – you CAN get Barritts in NYC
I got turned on to Dark n Stormy’s last year. Love’em.
I tried every combo of Ginger beer I could find – Barrits is the best.
Only place I found – http://www.newyorkbeverage.com/
It is a little expensive but they DELIVER!!!

Goya make a Jamaican ginger beer – real spicy.
It is too much by itself. I make mine with Barritt’s and add a splash of the Goya for some heat. yummmmmmmmm.

By: Harris Reiss

Harris Reiss — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 18:54:38 +0000

I met a gal who asked if I ever had a “Dark n Stormy.” I said no and with that proceeded to make me one. I love a gal with a fully stocked bar and at the ready to use it!

By: Brooks

Brooks — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 14:04:03 +0000

Made a few of these this weekend according to The Trad’s recipe and they were fantastic! This will be my new summer drink of choice. Thanks.

By: mike

mike — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 14:59:36 +0000

thanks to Josh for a peek into the trad’s closet

By: Thomas

Thomas — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 00:35:18 +0000

Barritt’s also makes a mean Summer Breeze: 3 parts Barritt’s, 1 part Evan Williams, and juice from half an orange over big ice cubes in a tall glass, garnish it with a sprig of mint. Don’t forget where you heard it.

By: Shivs

Shivs — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 22:35:29 +0000

Sounds like a delicious concoction, and why the hell haven’t I tried it yet anyway.. I put lemon or lime in about 75% of every single drink I make. I likes yer blog here by the way!

By: Caleb Gardner

Caleb Gardner — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 03:32:18 +0000

A Dark N Stormy is my number 1 go to summer drink. Nothing better. Gosling’s is of course the best rum, but I usually use Reed’s Ginger Beer. I’ve never had Barrits though. I’ll have to try it.

By: Raf

Raf — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 18:48:53 +0000

Never had a Dark & Stormy before. I’m not a huge ginger fan, but it sounded refreshing. I Tried the Tinseth version, very very nice, spicy too. I had to use Cock and Bull ginger beer, it was all that Bottle Barn (best wine/spirits in Sonoma Wine Country) had. Does anyone know where Barritts is available on the west coast?