A Dark and Stormy cocktail tastes great regardless of the weather. However, those who don’t follow this cocktail’s rule could hit bumpy water.

The Dark and Stormy Dark rum Ginger beer Lime wedge for garnish (optional) Pour as much chilled ginger beer as you like into a glass with some ice cubes in it, then float the dark rum on top. Or, if ...

Gosling's Black Cherry Dark 'n Stormy: B The taste doesn't quite live up to that pour at first. The ginger up front is a bit hollow compared to the rich ginger beer flavor of the regular version.

Into a tall glass filled with ice, pour the ginger beer and float the rum on top. Stir (until it looks like a storm cloud). Garnish with a lime wedge.