A friend bought me a great bottle of rum... i dislike straight rum.
Solution: classic daiquiri.
2oz rum (darkish?... not light).
1/4 oz simple syrup (i use maple syrup, and it’s great!!).
3/4 oz lime juice.
Great drink.
I have rum, maple syrup, and a fresh lime within about 8 feet from me. I'll get busy and make two. One for m'lady lest she assume I'm sipping before dinner without cause.