A Dark & Stormy (or a ‘Coastal Storm’ as they like to call it in Copeland) is the ultimate, classic rum cocktail and is one of the easiest cocktails to make. If you’re a fan of a Moscow Mule, you’ve got to give this a try! One key ingredient for this cocktail is Angostura Bitters. Angostura bitters are extremely concentrated, and at 44.7% alcohol by volume are not normally drank undiluted, and are used in small amounts as flavouring in many cocktails.
The glass of choice for Copeland Distillery is a Dark & Stormy in a tall highball glass. It's the perfect cocktail for any time of the year.
Method:
1. Fill the glass with ice.
2. Add 25ml of juice from a squeezed lime.
3. Add 150ml of ginger beer – fiery if you can get it
4. And 2-3 dashes of Angostura Bitters
5. Pour over 60ml of Copeland Smugglers’ Reserve rum (or the Over-proof rum if you prefer)
6. Garnish with a wedge of fresh lime
Truly immerse yourself at The Copeland Distillery, where you’ll hear tales of secret smugglers, savage battles and remarkable voyages, all while soaking up our coastal spirits of whiskey, gin, and rum.
