Today is my husband’s birthday and I thought what better drink to make him than a Dark and Stormy, which is a combo of two of his favorites: Ginger Beer and Rum. But to mix it up a bit I decided to make a Louisiana Cajun version, in honor of the state we live in. I substituted Cajun Spiced Rum and instead of the traditional lime garnish I used a spicy pickled okra. Oh, and if that wasn’t enough Cajun for ya, I rimmed the cup in Tony Chachere’s Creole Seasoning.

As Ashton said, “This drink is intense!” but it was a hit with the birthday boy and I hope you’ll give it a try too!

How cool is this copper mug from Reed’s?

I gave this to Ashton as a Valentine’s Day present and it’s now one of his signature drink cups!

Only a few ingredients make up this Cajun inspired drink- including Reed’s Ginger Brew, Cajun Rum, and a spicy rim and garnish.

Print Recipe

Cajun Storm aka Louisiana Dark and Stormy Ginger Beer Cocktail

Makes two drinks

Ingredients

12 oz bottle Reed's Ginger Beer
4 oz Cajun Spiced Rum
ice
2 spicy pickled okra as garnish
Tony Chachere's Creole seasoning for rimming glass

Instructions

Dab water or juice from the pickled okra garnish around rim of 2 glasses.
Pour Creole seasoning onto a plate and dip the cups rim in the seasoning to rim both glasses.
Fill cups with ice.
Pour in rum then add ginger beer to the top.
My husband likes to stir with the pickled okra then make a cut in the side and put it on the side of the glass as a spicy garnish.
Drink up (or sip!) and enjoy! Be careful- it's intense!