Perfect Storm Highball
A spicy, refreshing and bubbly cocktail ∙ Build ∙ 2 min ∙ 11.4% ABV ∙
The Perfect Storm Highball is a built long drink of spiced rum, lime juice, and optional Angostura bitters, topped with ginger beer over ice.
Ingredients
1
Servings
Garnish
Instructions for 1 serving
- Pre-chill a glass
- Pour all ingredients into the ice-filled glass: Spiced rum 45 mlLime juice 5 mlAngostura aromatic bitters 1 dash (opt.)Ginger beer 75 ml
- Garnish with a lime wedge
Tips
- Add the ginger beer last, pouring gently down the side of the glass, so it keeps its fizz.
History
The Perfect Storm Highball is a spiced-rum variation on the Dark 'n' Stormy, the Bermudian highball of dark rum and ginger beer built around Gosling's Black Seal rum. Modern drinks references catalog it as a Mule-style drink: spiced rum brings vanilla and spice to the rum-and-ginger-beer combination, with lime juice and an optional dash of Angostura bitters.
No individual bartender or venue is credited with creating this variation.
FAQ
What is in a Perfect Storm drink?
45 ml spiced rum and 5 ml fresh lime juice, topped with 75 ml ginger beer, plus an optional dash of Angostura bitters. It comes in at about 11.4% ABV.
Is Perfect Storm a cocktail?
Yes. The Perfect Storm Highball is a mixed drink of spiced rum, lime, and ginger beer, a spiced-rum variation on the Dark 'n' Stormy.
How do you make a Perfect Storm?
Fill a chilled highball glass with ice and add the spiced rum, lime juice, and the optional bitters. Top with ginger beer, poured gently down the side so it keeps its fizz. Garnish with a lime wedge; there is no shaking or stirring.
