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Dark and Stormy Drink

Dark and Stormy Drink with Bourbon

A quick and cozy twist on the classic, this bourbon-based Dark and Stormy is perfect for fall sipping with bold flavor and just the right amount of spice.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Cocktails
Cuisine American
Servings 1
Calories 190 kcal

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker
  • - Rocks glass
  • Strainer

Ingredients
  

  • **Cocktail:**
  • - 1 cup ice
  • - 2 oz bourbon
  • - 2 oz apple cider
  • - ½ oz fresh lemon juice
  • **Topping & Garnish:**
  • - 2 oz ginger beer
  • - Apple slice optional
  • - Cinnamon stick optional

Instructions
 

  • Add bourbon, cider, and lemon juice to a shaker with ice. Shake well.
  • Strain into a glass filled with ice.
  • Top with ginger beer.
  • Garnish with apple slices and cinnamon. Stir gently and serve.

Notes

- Use quality ginger beer for best flavor
- Add garnishes right before serving
- Can be pre-batched without ginger beer
Keyword dark and stormy drink with bourbon