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Mai Tai

3 oz Leilani rum
lime juice
dash of triple sec
dash orgeat syrup
dash simple syrup or 1/2 tsp sugar

Pour into large old-fashioned glass; add a squeezed half lime shell; stir. Fill with ice, garnish with mint spring, sugar.
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