Stormy Weather

Bermuda's best export comes to a bar near you.

Bermuda has given us a few notable exports: shorts, a storied triangle and our personal favorite, the Dark ‘n Stormy, a refreshing cocktail traditionally made with Gosling’s Black Seal Rum, ginger beer (preferably the Bermuda brand Barritts) and a squeeze of fresh lime. The ideal drink for a summer day, it’s on cocktail menus all over town.

Range’s version blends Gosling’s with South Carolina’s spicy Blenheim ginger ale and a squeeze of lime (842 Valencia St., 415-282-8283). At Levende Lounge (1710 Mission St., 415-864-5585), bartenders serve up the New Havana, made with Captain Morgan’s Spiced Rum, crushed limes and brandied cherries, and topped with ginger ale. Coco500 (500 Brannan St., 415-543-2222) quenches the thirst with its version, which uses a squeeze of lemon rather than the traditional lime.

The Basic Dark ‘n Stormy
2 ounces Gosling’s Black Seal rum
4 ounces ginger beer
lime wedges

Pour rum into an old-fashioned glass filled with ice, and top off with ginger beer. Add a squeeze of lime, and garnish glass with lime wedge.

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