Dark n Stormy Evenings

Day 138 – I’m a firm believer that the best Christmas presents are drank or eaten. The memory of enjoying an Omaha Steak and a good glass of wine is far better than the new Dust Devil sitting under the Christmas tree. When I can shake a wrapped gift and clearly hear liquid sloshing around, I get pretty excited. Unless of course I open it up and it’s a bottle of pine-sol to complement the new Dust Devil. Fun Christmas.

As I get older, the gifts I need start to get more mundane and less exciting, so eating and drinking the holidays away is always a perfect time to experiment with new culinary fascinations.

My newest craze goes back to Monday Night, were I re-discovered the Gosling’s Dark and Stormy after Senator Harvey Peelers’ staff Christmas Party. My buddy Ben Twilley pulled my name out of the secret santa hat, and from that point it was all over. He hooked me up with the Gosling’s dark rum and ginger beer, which I haven’t had in about 10 years. Just another typical rum and coke, right? Not so much.

Gosling’s Black Rum is spiced perfectly. It’s dark enough for the usual rum drinkers, yet not as filling as the usual Captain Morgan. Goslings Ginger Beer is also specially flavored unlike any other ginger ale I’ve ever tried. It balances the dark rum and creates a light, enjoyable cocktail. Last week I discovered Jack Daniels Tennessee Honey and Soda, but it’s been replaced for a bit. Sorry Mr. Daniels.

If you’re feeling adventurous, go out and try some. I promise you won’t be disappointed.

- Wesley Donehue