Ingredients

2 ounces (1/4 cup) fresh key lime juice (from 8 to 10 Key limes; or regular lime juice from 2 to 3 limes) 

2 ounces (1/4 cup) light rum 

2 tablespoons simple syrup 

1 cup ice 

Half a key lime, for garnish 

Preparation

Combine lime juice, light rum, simple syrup, and ice in a cocktail shaker; shake well. Add more simple syrup to taste if desired. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass and garnish with half a key lime.