Comments on: Dark and Stormy http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2008/dark-and-stormy/ Jeffrey Morgenthaler writes about bartending and mixology from Portland, Oregon Sun, 21 Mar 2010 18:54:37 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Janet http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2008/dark-and-stormy/comment-page-1/#comment-53013 Janet Thu, 21 May 2009 21:25:33 +0000 http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2008/dark-and-stormy/#comment-53013 What about using Whaler's Original Dark Rum? Anyone tried that? I saw it at Trader Joe's for $10.... What about using Whaler’s Original Dark Rum? Anyone tried that? I saw it at Trader Joe’s for $10….

]]> By: Laura http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2008/dark-and-stormy/comment-page-1/#comment-40172 Laura Wed, 14 Jan 2009 18:45:22 +0000 http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2008/dark-and-stormy/#comment-40172 Jeff,Thank you for your quick reply. She may have heard it called that in her sailing circles. Especially since the ginger is good for any landlubbers that may be nausea. Jeff,Thank you for your quick reply. She may have heard it called that in her sailing circles. Especially since the ginger is good for any landlubbers that may be nausea.

]]> By: Jeffrey Morgenthaler http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2008/dark-and-stormy/comment-page-1/#comment-40170 Jeffrey Morgenthaler Wed, 14 Jan 2009 18:31:29 +0000 http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2008/dark-and-stormy/#comment-40170 Laura - As I've never heard of rum and ginger beer referred to as a "Stormy Sailor" I'm going to guess that your friend is one of the very few people that uses that particular name. The rest of us just call it a good old fashioned Dark and Stormy. Laura – As I’ve never heard of rum and ginger beer referred to as a “Stormy Sailor” I’m going to guess that your friend is one of the very few people that uses that particular name. The rest of us just call it a good old fashioned Dark and Stormy.

]]> By: Laura http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2008/dark-and-stormy/comment-page-1/#comment-40161 Laura Wed, 14 Jan 2009 16:20:27 +0000 http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2008/dark-and-stormy/#comment-40161 Is this drink also known as a Stormy Sailor? A friend that sails one of the #1 rules is to keep the Captain supplied with Stormy Sailors. She said it is rum and ginger beer. This is the only drink I have found close to that description on the internet. Is this drink also known as a Stormy Sailor? A friend that sails one of the #1 rules is to keep the Captain supplied with Stormy Sailors. She said it is rum and ginger beer. This is the only drink I have found close to that description on the internet.

]]> By: Jeffrey Morgenthaler http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2008/dark-and-stormy/comment-page-1/#comment-37460 Jeffrey Morgenthaler Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:31:25 +0000 http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2008/dark-and-stormy/#comment-37460 Yes, this method does work well with other types of sparkling beverages. Yes, this method does work well with other types of sparkling beverages.

]]> By: Corey http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2008/dark-and-stormy/comment-page-1/#comment-37372 Corey Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:31:01 +0000 http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2008/dark-and-stormy/#comment-37372 Really looking forward to trying the ginger beer recipe. Any idea if this method is applicable to other sparkling beverages? Sparkling fruit juices, per chance? Really looking forward to trying the ginger beer recipe. Any idea if this method is applicable to other sparkling beverages? Sparkling fruit juices, per chance?

]]> By: Marcus http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2008/dark-and-stormy/comment-page-1/#comment-30606 Marcus Wed, 18 Jun 2008 01:52:30 +0000 http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2008/dark-and-stormy/#comment-30606 Gosling's should buy the picture to use on their site because their's looks rubbish. Well I can't even get the black seal from my local wine merchant. They do 24 other types of Caribbean rum! Bah... I looked online and found http://www.blackseal.co.uk though so I'll buy a bottle there I think. Can't get Barritt's either by the way (though I'm going to try your recipe first I reckon!). The site reccomends "Old Jamaican" Ginger Beer. I've tasted the difference between this one and supermarket stuff. It is a hell of a lot better. Seriously! Bermuda is a "British overseas territory"... And we can't even get their beer. (Actually I just found this one too: http://www.thedrinkshop.com/products/nlpdetail.php?prodid=2745 What is the overproof version like? Would be fun to have it flaming aswell, haha!) Gosling’s should buy the picture to use on their site because their’s looks rubbish.

Well I can’t even get the black seal from my local wine merchant. They do 24 other types of Caribbean rum! Bah… I looked online and found http://www.blackseal.co.uk though so I’ll buy a bottle there I think.

Can’t get Barritt’s either by the way (though I’m going to try your recipe first I reckon!). The site reccomends “Old Jamaican” Ginger Beer. I’ve tasted the difference between this one and supermarket stuff. It is a hell of a lot better.

Seriously! Bermuda is a “British overseas territory”… And we can’t even get their beer.

(Actually I just found this one too: http://www.thedrinkshop.com/products/nlpdetail.php?prodid=2745
What is the overproof version like? Would be fun to have it flaming aswell, haha!)

]]> By: Jeffrey Morgenthaler http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2008/dark-and-stormy/comment-page-1/#comment-30597 Jeffrey Morgenthaler Tue, 17 Jun 2008 17:03:49 +0000 http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2008/dark-and-stormy/#comment-30597 Marcus - Yes, I'm taking all the photos for my site now, and thank you. I was really happy with the way that one turned out. Mike S. - Picked up some Bundaberg this weekend at Cost Plus and you're right - it is excellent stuff. Marcus – Yes, I’m taking all the photos for my site now, and thank you. I was really happy with the way that one turned out.

Mike S. – Picked up some Bundaberg this weekend at Cost Plus and you’re right – it is excellent stuff.

]]> By: Marcus http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2008/dark-and-stormy/comment-page-1/#comment-30594 Marcus Tue, 17 Jun 2008 13:46:48 +0000 http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2008/dark-and-stormy/#comment-30594 do you take the photos of your drinks? the photo up the top there is a beautiful shot of a dark n stormy! i'm off out to buy some black seal today because of it... do you take the photos of your drinks? the photo up the top there is a beautiful shot of a dark n stormy! i’m off out to buy some black seal today because of it…

]]> By: Ouroboros http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2008/dark-and-stormy/comment-page-1/#comment-29715 Ouroboros Sat, 03 May 2008 19:25:30 +0000 http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2008/dark-and-stormy/#comment-29715 I've not had the Blenheim for years. Thanks for reminding me that I must order a case! I’ve not had the Blenheim for years. Thanks for reminding me that I must order a case!

]]> By: dave http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2008/dark-and-stormy/comment-page-1/#comment-29703 dave Sat, 03 May 2008 04:06:36 +0000 http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2008/dark-and-stormy/#comment-29703 My favorite Ginger Beer is Regatta, it's nice and spicey but has a real mellow finish, even a little citrusy, it's a Bermuda Ginger Beer so makes a great Dark and Stormy. I usually drink with Gosling's but but Mt Gay and the dark Tommy Bahama Rum work great. My favorite Ginger Beer is Regatta, it’s nice and spicey but has a real mellow finish, even a little citrusy, it’s a Bermuda Ginger Beer so makes a great Dark and Stormy. I usually drink with Gosling’s but but Mt Gay and the dark Tommy Bahama Rum work great.

]]> By: Jeffrey Morgenthaler http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2008/dark-and-stormy/comment-page-1/#comment-29659 Jeffrey Morgenthaler Thu, 01 May 2008 05:55:21 +0000 http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2008/dark-and-stormy/#comment-29659 Sheesh, Mike, I was trying to score some free samples. But I guess I'll go shopping for yet more cocktail ingredients. Thanks a lot! Jeff Sheesh, Mike, I was trying to score some free samples. But I guess I’ll go shopping for yet more cocktail ingredients.

Thanks a lot!

Jeff

]]> By: Mike S. http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2008/dark-and-stormy/comment-page-1/#comment-29657 Mike S. Thu, 01 May 2008 05:52:16 +0000 http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2008/dark-and-stormy/#comment-29657 Beverages & More in CA carries it, and I think they'll ship -- www.bevmo.com. Cheers! Beverages & More in CA carries it, and I think they’ll ship — http://www.bevmo.com.

Cheers!

]]> By: Jeffrey Morgenthaler http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2008/dark-and-stormy/comment-page-1/#comment-29586 Jeffrey Morgenthaler Sat, 26 Apr 2008 19:53:45 +0000 http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2008/dark-and-stormy/#comment-29586 I haven't had the opportunity to try Bundaberg. Anyone want to send me a sample? Jeff I haven’t had the opportunity to try Bundaberg. Anyone want to send me a sample?

Jeff

]]> By: Mike S. http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2008/dark-and-stormy/comment-page-1/#comment-29580 Mike S. Sat, 26 Apr 2008 06:20:22 +0000 http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2008/dark-and-stormy/#comment-29580 I think Bundaberg ("The Bunda from Down Unda") is excellent. My favorite of the commercially-available ginger beers. Cheers! I think Bundaberg (“The Bunda from Down Unda”) is excellent. My favorite of the commercially-available ginger beers.

Cheers!

]]> By: Marc @ NoRecipes http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2008/dark-and-stormy/comment-page-1/#comment-29576 Marc @ NoRecipes Sat, 26 Apr 2008 04:24:20 +0000 http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2008/dark-and-stormy/#comment-29576 I've never had homemade ginger beer. Gonna have to give this one a try. I’ve never had homemade ginger beer. Gonna have to give this one a try.

]]> By: Kelsey Crenshaw http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2008/dark-and-stormy/comment-page-1/#comment-29560 Kelsey Crenshaw Fri, 25 Apr 2008 14:10:18 +0000 http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2008/dark-and-stormy/#comment-29560 My family's from Birmingham, Al...I really Like Buffalo Rock Gingerale...it is so spicy you swear there was a ginger farm in the container...it's been around for like 100 years....if you can find it try it. This website is one of the best out there, Mr. Morganthaler you have stollen my heart... My family’s from Birmingham, Al…I really Like Buffalo Rock Gingerale…it is so spicy you swear there was a ginger farm in the container…it’s been around for like 100 years….if you can find it try it. This website is one of the best out there, Mr. Morganthaler you have stollen my heart…

]]> By: syoung68 http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2008/dark-and-stormy/comment-page-1/#comment-29547 syoung68 Thu, 24 Apr 2008 19:55:56 +0000 http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2008/dark-and-stormy/#comment-29547 How do you feel about the Bundaberg Ginger Beer. It is the only one I can find locally on a regular basis that has enough bite for me. I do make ginger syrup for cocktails, and I have always wanted to experiment making my own ginger beer, but wanted to let it ferment naturally. After Googling it I just got frustrated reading about starters and such. But WAIT, now I have your recipe and your method sounds much easier. Thanks for the yeast resource How do you feel about the Bundaberg Ginger Beer. It is the only one I can find locally on a regular basis that has enough bite for me.

I do make ginger syrup for cocktails, and I have always wanted to experiment making my own ginger beer, but wanted to let it ferment naturally. After Googling it I just got frustrated reading about starters and such.

But WAIT, now I have your recipe and your method sounds much easier. Thanks for the yeast resource

]]> By: Jeffrey Morgenthaler http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2008/dark-and-stormy/comment-page-1/#comment-29545 Jeffrey Morgenthaler Thu, 24 Apr 2008 19:22:25 +0000 http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2008/dark-and-stormy/#comment-29545 I actually do like the Cruzan Black Strap with ginger beer, Jason. Very dark. Very stormy. And Dan, the big squeeze of fresh lime is essential. I wouldn't even think of having a Dark and Stormy without it! I actually do like the Cruzan Black Strap with ginger beer, Jason. Very dark. Very stormy.

And Dan, the big squeeze of fresh lime is essential. I wouldn’t even think of having a Dark and Stormy without it!

]]> By: Dan http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2008/dark-and-stormy/comment-page-1/#comment-29542 Dan Thu, 24 Apr 2008 18:42:29 +0000 http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2008/dark-and-stormy/#comment-29542 I absolutely love a good Dark and Stormy. I like to add about half an ounce of lime juice to mine. I absolutely love a good Dark and Stormy. I like to add about half an ounce of lime juice to mine.

]]> By: jason0x21 http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2008/dark-and-stormy/comment-page-1/#comment-29541 jason0x21 Thu, 24 Apr 2008 17:59:47 +0000 http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2008/dark-and-stormy/#comment-29541 Have you tried Cruzan Black Strap Rum? It's even darker and stronger than Black Seal. Stands up to Blenheim's pretty well, but makes it a slow sipping drink. Have you tried Cruzan Black Strap Rum? It’s even darker and stronger than Black Seal. Stands up to Blenheim’s pretty well, but makes it a slow sipping drink.

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