Step-by-Step Method:

Prepare your glass and ingredients:

Begin by filling your rocks glass with ice to chill it while you mix the drink.

If you're using fresh ginger instead of ginger syrup, muddle a small slice of ginger in the shaker with a bit of simple syrup.

Mixing the drink:

In a cocktail shaker, add 2 oz of dark rum (or vodka), 1 oz of ginger syrup, 1 oz of fresh lime juice, 1 oz of triple sec, and 2 dashes of Angostura bitters.

Add ice cubes to the shaker, about halfway full.

Shake it up:

Shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds. You want the ingredients to mix well and cool down.

Strain and serve:

Strain the drink into the prepared rocks glass filled with fresh ice. If you'd like a slightly more intense ginger flavor, you can double strain to remove any tiny bits of ginger.

Garnish and enjoy:

Garnish your Ginger Snap with a lime wheel and a slice of ginger on the rim for extra flair.

Variations and Dietary Substitutions:

Low-sugar option: You can replace the ginger syrup with a sugar-free ginger syrup or use fresh ginger muddled with a sugar alternative like stevia or monk fruit.

Alcohol-free version: Swap out the rum for a non-alcoholic spirit or just increase the ginger syrup and lime for a spicy ginger-lime mocktail.

Vodka version: For a cleaner, crisper flavor, substitute dark rum with vodka.