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Ingredients
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Cocktail
Optional
Method
Cocktail
Chill glass
Place a coupe or chilled cocktail glass in the freezer for at least 5 minutes or fill it with ice water while you prepare the drink to cool it down.
Measure and combine
In a cocktail shaker, add 2 oz light white rum, 1 oz freshly squeezed lime juice (about one medium lime), and 0.75 oz simple syrup. Using fresh lime juice is important for brightness and balance.
Add ice and shake
Fill the shaker with ice (about 1 cup). Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds until the shaker is very cold and you feel condensation forming on the exterior. This both chills and dilutes the drink to proper balance.
Double-strain and serve
Remove the ice from the chilled glass if you used ice water. Double-strain the cocktail through a fine-mesh strainer into the chilled coupe or cocktail glass to remove ice shards and any pulp for a silky texture.
Garnish
Express the oils of a lime twist over the drink or float a lime wheel on the surface. Serve immediately.