ST THOMAS- DARK & STORMYS + BLACK IGUANAS


I just decided to add the recipe for Dark & Stormys.  I had forgotten how much I love rum until my recent trip to the Caribbean.  I've been trying to extend the tropical vibe as long as I can which has not been difficult with the amazing weather in LA lately.  Beach BBQs, coconut banana bread and rum galore!

I spent a fair amount of time in Antigua and the surrounding islands in 2008 for family trips, getting certified for diving, and a few sailing regattas (we won Classics Week that year!) While I was there I developed a serious love for the rum punch at Shirley Heights.  The steel drum band, ancient fortress, and unforgettable sunsets were great too, but I mean, this PUNCH!  They have vowed to never reveal the recipe, so instead of trying to half-ass my own, here's another great and simple rum drink.

DARK AND STORMY

2 oz dark rum (I like Mount Gay and Ron Abuelo)

10 oz ginger beer (My favorite is Reed's Ginger Brew)

1/2 lime

Ice

Fill a tall glass with ice.  Squeeze 1/4 of the lime onto the ice and leave wedge in glass.  Pour rum over the ice, then add ginger beer. Stir slightly and garnish with the second 1/4 lime.

2 comments:

Lori said...

looks like such a beautiful place!

...look closer

Social Emissions said...

Omg that iguana is insane. If I had all the money on the world I would build a HUGE glass tank inside my house and have something like that living in it.

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