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Captain Zero

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26. Ever had a Dark & Stormy?

Fri Nov 21, 2025, 11:35 PM

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They are pretty good when mixed correctly.
Most bartenders have no clue. Some bars here don't even have dark rum.

So I'm mixing my own for the holidays.

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