
Few cocktails are as clean and satisfying as this one ā just white rum, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup shaken hard over ice until the shaker frosts over. That simplicity is exactly what makes it such a natural fit for anyone avoiding flavor enhancers and additives, because every single ingredient is exactly what it says it is. No premixed sour mix, no bottled lime concentrate, no mystery syrups ā just real citrus squeezed fresh and a homemade two-ingredient syrup. The double-straining step is a small but meaningful detail that gives you a silky, chip-free pour that looks and tastes genuinely professional. Shaking vigorously for those full 12 to 15 seconds chills and dilutes the drink to exactly the right balance, so the tartness of the lime and the brightness of the rum hit together in perfect proportion. Served in a pre-chilled coupe with a lime wheel on the rim, this is the kind of drink that makes people ask if you went to bartending school.
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Place a coupe glass in the freezer or fill it with ice water to chill while you prepare the drink.
Combine the white rum, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker. Fill the shaker with ice cubes.
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