Easy Hibiscus Dark and Stormy Recipe
This Easy Hibiscus Dark and Stormy is a refreshing tropical cocktail that puts a floral twist on the classic Dark and Stormy by combining earthy hibiscus tea with spicy ginger beer and smooth dark rum. Perfect for summer evenings, this quick and simple drink offers a beautiful pink hue and a balanced medley of tart, spicy, and sweet flavors, elevated further with a fresh squeeze of lime and optional floral garnish.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 7 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: No-cook, mix
- Cuisine: Fusion / Tropical
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
Scale
Liquids
- 1 1/2 to 2 oz dark rum
- Juice of 1/2 fresh lime
- 1 can hibiscus ginger beer
Other Ingredients
- Ice cubes
- Lime wedge for garnish (optional)
- Dried hibiscus bloom for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Glass: Fill an old fashioned or highball glass with a generous amount of ice cubes. This chills the drink and keeps it refreshing.
- Mix the Cocktail: Pour 1 1/2 to 2 oz of dark rum and the juice of half a fresh lime into the ice-filled glass. Top it off with a full can of hibiscus ginger beer. Stir gently to combine all the flavors, using a slow stir to preserve the ginger beer’s fizz.
- Garnish and Serve: Add a lime wedge and, if desired, a dried hibiscus bloom for a beautiful presentation. Serve immediately to enjoy the freshest, most bubbly taste.
Notes
- Use aged dark rums such as Gosling’s Black Seal, Myers’s Dark, or Kraken for the best flavor.
- If unavailable, spiced rum or light rum can be used, but will alter the flavor.
- Regular ginger beer is an acceptable substitute for hibiscus ginger beer; ginger ale with club soda is a less intense alternative.
- Fresh lime juice is preferred over bottled for optimal brightness.
- Pour ginger beer slowly down the side of the glass to preserve carbonation.
- Prepare fresh lime juice ahead of time and store in the fridge up to 3 days.
- Serve immediately because the ginger beer loses fizz over time.
- Optional garnishes include lime wheels, mint sprigs, or candied ginger if hibiscus flowers are not available.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail (about 8 oz)
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 0.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 0.3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Hibiscus cocktail, Dark and Stormy, summer drinks, rum cocktail, hibiscus ginger beer, refreshing cocktail, floral cocktail
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