The 6 best dark and stormys in Chicago

Moneygun's laid-back space is just the right place to sip on a classic dark and stormy made with house-made ginger beer, Blackwell rum and lime juice. Moneygun's ginger beer is sweet but not overpowering with a nice snap of ginger melding with the rum for a refreshing sipper. $10.75. —Elizabeth Atkinson

The dimly-lit, cozy front nook at Gilt Bar is a fitting place to find refuge with a strong Dark and Stormy after a long day. The menu itself is bookended with classic cocktails, and you can find the Dark and Stormy tucked into the section devoted to mules (a combination of citrus juice, ginger beer and your choice of liquor). At Gilt Bar, it is made with the classic dark rum subdued with a peppery kick of ginger beer, creating a cocktail that serves as a bright and fizzy pick-me-up. $12. —Rebecca Skoch