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Serve in a collins glass
Equipment you'll need
Bar Spoon
The Bar spoon's long stem lets you get to the base of the glass for a thorough mix
Ice Tongs (optional)
Be hygienic!
Measuring Jigger
Ideally, a jigger should have a 25ml and 50ml measuring cup
Pour Spouts (optional)
Place in the top of your spirit bottles to ensure an even and clean pour
ingredients
50ml Rum
13mm Gomme
15ml Lime Juice
4 Mint Sprigs
Crushed Ice
Lemon/Lime slice
Method
Fill your collins glass two thirds of the way with crushed ice. Add the mint, rum, lime juice and gomme. Churn with the spoon. Add more ice to the brim.
Serve
Serve in the glass, garnished with mint sprigs and a slice of lemon or lime