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Ultimate Rum Cocktail

A delightful tropical cocktail that combines rum, fresh lime juice, simple syrup, and club soda for a refreshing experience.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Course: Beverage, Cocktail
Cuisine: Caribbean, Tropical
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cocktail Ingredients
  • 2 oz Rum Use your favorite rum—white or dark.
  • 1 oz Fresh Lime Juice Freshly squeezed is best.
  • 1 oz Simple Syrup Easily made by dissolving equal parts sugar and water.
  • to top oz Club Soda For that refreshing fizz.
  • as needed Ice To chill the cocktail.
  • 1 sprig Fresh Mint Leaves For garnish.
  • 1 wedge Lime For garnish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Fill a shaker with ice cubes.
  2. Add 2 oz of rum, 1 oz fresh lime juice, and 1 oz of simple syrup into the shaker.
  3. Shake well until the mixture is chilled.
  4. Strain the mixture into a glass filled with ice.
  5. Top with club soda and stir gently.
  6. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and a lime wedge.

Notes

Chill your glass for extra coolness. Adjust sweetness of the simple syrup to taste. Use larger ice cubes for slower melting.