no need to beat around the bush here--you need something strong and easy to drink. here to help with that, if not the data, is a classic: the (NOT FROZEN) daiquiri
then squeeze in about half a lime's worth of juice, and an ounce of simple syrup
if it's too sweet, add lime. if it's too tart, add simple syrup. just a touch at a time. of course more rum is always fine
-old fashioned
-negroni
-margarita
-mojito
-manhattan
-whiskey sour
-martini
-bloody mary
-pimm's cup
-sidecar
-moscow mule
-mudslide