Kool Hand Luke

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Serve in

a Rocks glass...
1 fresh Fresh lime (cut into segments)
2 fl oz Smith & Cross Traditional Pot Still Jamaican Rum
1 fl oz Sugar syrup (2 sugar to 1 water)
2 dash Angostura Aromatic Bitters
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How to make:

MUDDLE lime in base of glass to release juices. POUR other ingredients into glass, add crushed ice and CHURN (stir). Serve with straws.

Garnish:

Lime wedge

Comment:

This looks like a Caipirinha and has a similar balance of sweet, sour and spirit. The bitters bring out the spice in the rum, which is every bit as pungent as cachaça.

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