Dark and Stormy

A great drink that is the traditional cocktail of Bermuda, the Dark and Stormy is a relaxing and refreshing beverage. As mentioned before, AJ Stephan's is a spectacular ginger beer, but use whatever cane or sugar based local brew is best. While Gosling's Black Seal Rum is the traditional rum to use, Myer's will do in a pinch.

2 oz Gosling's Black Seal Rum
3 oz Ginger Beer

Build in an ice-filled hi-ball. Stir, and garnish with a lime wedge.

Enjoy.

Moscow Mule

The key to this drink is a good ginger beer. In my book, the spicier the better. I'm a big fan of AJ Stephan's, but it can be hard to find outside of the Boston area. Goya, which works quite well, is probably the most widely available.

1 1/2 oz Vodka
1/2 oz Lime Juice
Ginger Beer

Fill a large hi-ball with ice. Add vodka and lime juice, top with ginger beer, and give it a gentle stir. Garnish with a slice of lime. This is more of a "to taste" drink, so don't fret over the measurements.

Enjoy.