International Dark 'n Stormy® Day is celebrated on June 9, honoring the iconic cocktail created through a collaboration between Bermudian rum makers and British naval officers in the 1920s. The drink combines ginger beer, originally brewed by sailors as a remedy for seasickness, with Black Seal Rum, which was developed by the Gosling family in Bermuda. This cocktail gained its name when an old fisherman remarked that its color resembled storm clouds. On this day, cocktail enthusiasts often pour themselves a tall glass of Stormy Ginger Beer topped with Black Seal Rum, raising a toast to the drink's rich history and the creativity behind its invention. The Gosling family trademarked the cocktail in 1980, ensuring that only their rum can be used in an authentic Dark 'n Stormy.