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[Henrik]

Inspired by Huskee, I thought I'd share one of my favorite drinks. I really enjoy a good drink before dinner, and after also. This one I make on a regular basis.

You need
2-3 oz dark cuban rum (NOT spiced rum)
1/2 lime
ginger ale

Add some ice cubes (not crushed ice) in a highball glass. Pour the rum, ginger ale, and juice from half a lime into the glass. Cut the lime in half and add to the drink.

Enjoy!

[Huskee]

Sounds good Henrik. You add an entire half a lime to it as a garnish? Did I read it correctly?

[Henrik]

Yes, that is correct. I cut that half in two, and add those two cloves. But feel free to add a thin slice, or whatever preferences you have. I'm just a lazy dude :-)

[W.A.]

Its namesake - did he actually drink this? Pretty sure we can't get Cuban rum in the States.

[Guy]

Looks like we will be able to get the Cuban Rum soon. Whatcha all think?

[Dewesq55]

But you can get Myers or Goslings dark rum (not spiced) which would, I imagine, make a fair substitute.

DEW

[Henrik]

I agree, Myers or Goslings would do the job.

[HC in SC]

Cockspur from the Bahamas or Appleton's from Jamaica isn't bad - but they are not nearly as dark as Myers'.

To me Myers' is almost too syrupy - I usually prefer the Bacardi Anejo or just the plain old boring Bacardi Silver.

If you are mixing with soda or juice -- and especially if making daiquiris, you might want to stick with the cheap Silver - I think alot of the taste of the rum is lost in the mixer.

The expensive, dark rums you want to use on the rocks only usually.