A recipe for Pumpkin Spice Dark and Stormy—an autumn twist on the classic cocktail. This version highlights Kahlúa Pumpkin Spice for a warm, lightly spiced flavor.
Driving through town just before Halloween, the trees were brilliant with fall color and the afternoon light was golden and crisp. Then I noticed Christmas decorations already up in a favorite shop—shiny gold ornaments and ribbons—and I groaned. Can we at least get through Thanksgiving first?
The next morning the weather shifted: rain arrived and the air turned cool. That gray, chilly day made me secretly welcome the coming holidays and crave cozy drinks. I wanted something to sip while watching the storm outside—something with a hint of mystery.
This Pumpkin Spice Dark and Stormy is an easy, seasonal riff on the classic. A traditional Dark and Stormy pairs dark rum with ginger beer; this version swaps in Kahlúa Pumpkin Spice to add warm pumpkin and spice notes that mingle beautifully with the bright ginger beer. The result is a drink that feels autumnal yet still surprisingly refreshing.
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Pumpkin Spice Dark and Stormy
Ingredients
- ice cubes
- 3 oz ginger beer
- 1 oz Kahlúa Pumpkin Spice
- 1 lime, sliced into wedges
Instructions
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Fill a chilled glass with ice and pour in the ginger beer.
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Top with Kahlúa Pumpkin Spice, garnish with a lime wedge, and serve immediately. Cheers!