If the preponderance of stories opening with the line “it was a dark and stormy night” is any indication, this particular cocktail—traditionally made with ginger syrup and rum—should be a writer’s favorite.
But it’s not much of a springtime drink. So my friend Michelle, who writes Table Without Borders, brewed up a stiff adult bevvie we’re calling the Light and Stormy. Use what’s on hand and get creative with these decidedly inexact measurements:
3 oz. muscato or champagne
1 oz. rum
1/2 inch fresh ginger root, peeled and sliced thin
Juice of half an orange
Dash of ginger ale, to taste
Ice cubes
Photo by Ruth Terry
Oh Ruthie!
In-exact measurements are the best ;)
Cheers to a light and stormy night
Thanks! We’ll have to continue the mixology for the Food + Beverage section of Freestyle :) I think this calls for another round of mixology and cookie making!
What are you doing up, missy?! Tell Jess I’m making her NYT cookies this weekend—and doing my corn starch straightener!