The first cocktail, created by Sir Francis Drake in 1586, somewhere near Havana, Cuba, and the precursor to the modern mojito.
Cut the lime into cubes and place into a cocktail shaker.
Add the mint leaves and sugar and muddle.
Add a white rum to the shaker.
Shake until the sugar has dissolved and combined.
Modern drinkers may like to add ice to the shaker to chill the drink, but Drake won't have had ice, so this step can be omitted for a more authentic cocktail; if adding ice, shake until well-chilled.
Strain into a cocktail glass and garnish with a lime wheel.
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