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Dark & Spicy Non-Alcoholic cocktail recipe

total time 2 MINS | serves 1 | standard drinks per serve 0.1 approx.

Read time 5 Mins

Posted 09 Feb 2023

By
Dan’s Daily


A non-alcoholic Dark & Spicy is a spin on the Dark & Stormy

The perfect mix of spice and zest, this easy recipe offers grown-up refreshment without the alcohol.

About the cocktail

Bringing together spice, lime, ginger and vanilla, this Dark And Spicy Non-Alcoholic cocktail is a perfect replica of the Dark 'N' Stormy we know and love. A refreshing drink with just the right amount of spice, this offers all the same refreshment as the OG, just at less than 0.5% ABV. 

Ginger and lime with a hint of sweetness is a classic flavour combo that works in so many different cocktails and dishes, and here it shines once again. The Lyre’s Spiced Cane Spirit and vanilla syrup in this recipe both bring a little extra depth, which takes this drink to the next level.    

Ingredients

  • 60mL Lyre’s Spiced Cane Spirit
  • 15mL lime juice
  • 7.5mL vanilla syrup
  • 100mL ginger beer
  • Garnish: sprig of mint

Method

  1. Fill a glass with ice
  2. Add all ingredients (aside from mint) to the glass
  3. Stir briefly
  4. Garnish with a sprig of mint

Dan’s top tips

Most people drawn to any drinks with ginger in them love the hint of spice that comes from quality ginger beers. If that’s you, be sure to stick with ginger beer as opposed to ginger ale, and also explore the various options available. Some of the more artisan takes on ginger beer really dial up the spice factor, so it’s worth shopping around.   

And if you’re really chasing that gingery spice, don’t be afraid to sit a slice of fresh ginger at the bottom of the glass – it will enhance the drink in a lovely aromatic way.