The Stormy Legend

2 oz. dark rum  
4 oz. ginger beer
1/2 oz. lime juice  
1/2 oz. spiced syrup  

Put all in a shaker with ice and shake vigorously. Pour over fresh ice cubes in a Collins glass, garnish with lime or lemon, and mint.   

Spiced Syrup
 1 c. honey  
 8 oz. brown sugar  
 1 t. cardamom  
 1 t. allspice  
 2 oz. fresh ginger minced  
 20 oz. water   

Simmer for 15 minutes, cool and strain into tincture bottles