This Fall Dark ‘N’ Stormy is a bourbon-based spin on the classic Dark ‘N’ Stormy. Every holiday needs a signature cocktail, and this is it!
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What’s a holiday without a signature cocktail?
As promised, today, with the help of my good friends at Powell & Mahoney Craft Cocktail Mixers, I’m sharing a little libation to go alongside our EPIC Cheese Board for the holidays. And since we’re friends, I won’t pass any judgement whatsoever if you choose to start early…like today!
Way, way back in February when I was in Charleston, my favorite city, I had a chance to dine at a fabulous restaurant called the Oak Steakhouse with my son Sean. It’s located on Charleston’s historic Broad Street, and it’s inside a historic bank building that dates back to 1848. The food is totally amazing, and the cocktails are just as fabulous.
I enjoyed a little number called their Broad & Stormy. Think bourbon-based spin on the classic Dark ‘N’ Stormy. I knew I’d have to share this one with you guys, and that I’d have to use my favorite Ginger Beer from Powell & Mahoney.
Their sparkling cocktail mixer is made with all natural ingredients, and it’s my mixer of choice. The only tweak I made to the cocktail was switching out the apple juice for some fall apple cider. It’s garnished with some fresh apples slices and a cinnamon stick. It’s screaming fall, right? This one is perfect for Thanksgiving!
Cheers and enjoy!
Ingredients
- 2 oz. apple cider
- 2 oz. bourbon
- 1/2 oz. freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 oz. Powell & Mahoney Ginger Beer
- 1 cup ice
- apple slices and cinnamon stick for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine apple cider, bourbon and lemon juice. Shake well. Strain into a glass filled with ice. Top with ginger beer and garnish with apple slices and cinnamon stick. Enjoy!
The perfect complement to your stunning cheeseboard! Love this, MaryAnn!
Thanks Annie! Bourbon cocktails are especially a favorite during the fall and winter months. Hope you give it a go! Cheers!
You had me at bourbon, Mare!! But, I have a feeling you already knew that. ;) This cocktail is just gorgeous, my friend! I love that you used Apple cider and those garnishes are just perfection! Can’t wait for 5 o’clock, because I see this libation in my future! Pinned! Cheers! xoxo
I thought you might go for this one! I had you and Traci from Vanilla and Bean in mind when I made this one. I have to say this photo shoot was lots of fun. I was cocktailing around noon or so that day! The perils of being a food blogger! Happy Thirsty Thursday Chey. Cheers!
So beautiful and just perfect for the season! Cheers :)
Thanks Jennifer! I especially love this cocktail! Perfect to cozy up by the fire with. Cheers!
This IS just screaming fall, Mary Ann! I am such a huge fan of ginger beer…and bourbon :) so I’m thinking this may just be my new go-to cocktail over the holidays. Gorgeous images…as always!
I am too Caroline! You’ve got to try Powell & Mahoney’s Ginger Beer! It’s fabulous! Hope you and your family have a wonderful holiday! Thanks so much!
This is just screaming FALL! (And it’s screaming DRINK ME but I’ll ignore that until a little later today.) It’ll be perfect to serve with my attempt at your cheese board :)
Go for it Kelsie! It’s perfect with the cheese board! I’m sure you’ll do an amazing job!
Yes, every holiday needs a signature cocktail. I love serving a fun house drink like this when I have parties and they are always so popular. This will be a hit for Thanksgiving!
I totally agree Karen! Hope you enjoy!
Looks and sounds perfect for the time of the year!!! Creative and festive beverage!!
Thanks Jennifer! I think it’s perfect for this time of year too!
I love a good dark and stormy and this fall take has me super excited! Cheers to this beauty!
Me too Tessa! Cheers!
Love this new take on a dark and stormy! It’s one of my hubby’s fave cocktails so I know he’d love this one too!
It’s fabulous with the bourbon and apple cider Leigh Ann! I bet he’ll love it!
This is so beautiful, Mary Ann! Love the moody colors too!
Thanks Laura!
We are camping next week and I’m going to make this and sit by the fire enjoying it!
You’re going to love it Matt! Perfect by the campfire! Have fun!
Matt and I definitely need to make a couple of these next week!
Woohoo! Enjoy Naomi!
My next at-home happy hour drink!
Yay! Enjoy Jennifer!
This was my first drink when I turned 21. Obsessed with dark n stormy’s!
Lol! I thought everyone’s first drink at 21 was cheap beer! Aren’t you fancy!!
I’m totally down with signature celebratory cocktails, Mary Ann! Your pics are gorgeous, as usual! Can’t wait to try this one out….and it is Friday after all ;) Pinned! Have a great weekend! XO
Thanks Dawn! You’re a sweetie! Go for it! Cheers!
Hello, MaryAnn.
Wow! 5 minutes prep time for this tasty cocktail. I will definitely try to make this. It totally looks very delicious. I like apples. I like cinnamons. What can go wrong? Lol.
Yes! Enjoy Elizabeth!!
love this cocktail, can’t wait to try it!
Enjoy Alice! Cheers!
What a gorgeous cocktail! Cheers!
Cheers Lindsay!
Just added this to the Thanksgiving menu! Thanks!
Woohoo! Enjoy!
It’s currently raining a cold rain outside my window, which is a perfect excuse to have this cocktail – I’m thinking it will warm things right up! Happy Thanksgiving, Mary Ann!
Perfect little cocktail to warm you up Kate! Hope you and yours have a wonderful holiday too!
I love this cocktail!! It looks so delicious! It’s the perfect fall cocktail to make you all cozy inside! The garnish is the best! So inviting :).
Thanks Deepika. It is such a cozy, warm me up cocktail. Cheers!
My go to beverage is a glass of wine. Every once in a while I branch out and try something different. This is one of those beverages that I’d be willing to have instead of a glass of wine. It sounds perfect for the holidays!
I’m so glad Kathy! This one is totally worth branching out for! Cheers!
Ooh after this crazy week I need a cup of this. Thanks!
Go for it Nicole! Cheers!
Dark & stormies are definitely one of my favourite cocktails to order – but they always happen to be one of the most expensive! I’m pretty excited that now I can make my own! Wonderful pictures Mary Ann :)
Yay! Hope you enjoy this one Katherine!
This seems like an awesome beverage, MaryAnn! Such a perfect drink for parties or family gatherings, MaryAnn!
It really is Agness! Such a cozy cocktail for fall and winter!
Wonderful recipe. Perfect combination! Have a great weekend. I’m also gonna pin this post on my Pinterest board my followers will love it. Thanks for sharing, MaryAnn!
Thanks so much for pinning Jill! This is such an awesome cocktail! Hope you enjoy it! Happy Holidays!
Gorgeous pictures. I made this “The Fall Dark and Stormy” cocktail for the super bowl party and it was a crowd favorite. Amazing!
Thank you so much! So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for following!
The colors are so vibrant and your photography is fantastic! Thx for sharing the cocktail recipe, I definitely add it to my cookbook!
Thanks so much Robin! Cheers!