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Sparkling Dark and Stormy

by Adrianna Adarme on Dec 29, 2016

Spending New Year's Eve at home? This festive spin on the classic dark and stormy is a perfect cocktail to share among friends. (Recipe Credit: Adrianna Adarme of Fresh Tastes).
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Servings
6 to 8 servings
Course
Beverage

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New Year's Eve Cocktails

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup sugar
  • ½ cup water
  • 3-inch knob of ginger, peeled and sliced 
  • 8 ounces dark rum 
  • Champagne

Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan, set over medium heat, add the sugar, water and ginger. Stir until the sugar has dissolved. Turn the heat off and cover; steep for 15 minutes. Strain the syrup, discarding the sliced ginger. 
  2. To a shaker, add a small handful of ice, syrup and dark rum. Shake until cold. Divide amongst 6 coupe glasses and top with a splash of champagne. 

A few years ago I had my first dark and stormy ever and ever since it's been my go-to drink. They remind me of balmy summer nights and cold, cold drinks. I don't usually drink them during the wintery months but I figured a splash of champagne would make them festive enough for New Year's.

I'm doing the old-person thing this New Year's and hanging out at home with a few friends and I've been thinking about what I'm going to make for us to sip on that evening. I want something that doesn't require a ton of ingredients and something I can prep beforehand. This is a perfect option. I'm also thinking of trying to make my first Glogg, the Swedish mulled wine. If any of you have a go-to recipe, I'd love to hear about it!

Happy New Year!

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Adrianna Adarme

Adrianna Adarme is an author, enthusiastic home cook and food blogger who lives in Los Angeles, California. In 2009 she started her blog, A Cozy Kitchen, which has become a place people visit to hear entertaining anecdotes about daily life and to find delicious, comforting recipes from Adrianna's kitchen. A Cozy Kitchen has garnered attention from various publications and blogs, including features and write-ups from The Los Angeles Times, Refinery29, Saveur Magazine, Oh Joy, Rachel Zoe's Zoe Report and NBC Latino.

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