The classic Dark and Stormy is a cocktail made with dark rum, ginger beer and a splash of lime. Our take on this refreshing sipper brings the exciting flavor play between lavender and ginger to the fore.
The key to a Dark and Stormy is to use dark rum, which is distilled from demerara sugar or molasses for a deep color and flavor. Its rich sweetness is juxtaposed with the spicy zing of ginger, and both are deliciously tempered by the floral notes of lavender.
Our Lavender Dark and Stormy goes down very easy....and it is very easy to make!
How to make a Lavender Dark and Stormy
Ingredients
- 2 oz dark rum
- 3-5 oz ginger beer
- 1 oz Lavender Simple Syrup
- Citrus peel for garnish (we like orange!) and a sprig of lavender
Preparation
- Fill a glass with ice
- Add the ginger beer and Lavender Simple Syrup
- Add the dark rum slowly to see the "stormy" clouds appear
- Garnish with a citrus peel and a sprig of lavender
Sip away!
If you are new to cooking with lavender, it's a wonderful herb to explore on both the savory and sweet side of the palate.
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Must try the Lavender Dark and Stormy :)