Step 1.
- Fill a shaker with ice cubes.
Step 2.
- Add 2 oz of aged rum to the shaker.
Step 3.
- Pour in 3/4 oz of fresh lemon juice.
Step 4.
- Add 1/2 oz of simple syrup.
Step 5.
- Shake well until chilled, about 15 seconds.
Step 6.
- Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass.
Step 7.
- Garnish with an orange wheel or a cherry.