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Ingredients
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Cocktail
Method
Cocktail
Prepare glass
Chill a Collins or highball glass by filling it with ice and setting aside. If you prefer a colder drink, place the glass in the freezer for a few minutes.
Build and shake
Discard the ice from the chilled glass. In a cocktail shaker add 2 oz aged rum, 0.75 oz orgeat syrup, 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice, and 0.25 oz simple syrup (use only if you prefer the drink slightly sweeter). Fill the shaker about two-thirds with ice.
Shake
Shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds until the shaker is cold and well-chilled (this also helps slightly dilute and aerate the drink).
Prepare glass with crushed ice
Fill the chilled glass about three-quarters full with crushed ice, leaving room for soda and a small crown of ice for garnish.
Strain and top
Double-strain the shaken mix over the crushed ice using a hawthorne strainer and a fine mesh strainer (to keep out pulp). Top with ~2 oz cold club soda poured gently down a bar spoon to maintain effervescence.
Serve
Serve immediately with a straw. Encourage guests to stir lightly as they sip to integrate the soda with the orgeat as the ice melts.