The national drink of Martinique — a tiny but mighty punch built on agricole rhum, cane syrup, and a squeeze of lime. No ice is traditional; the spirit speaks for itself.

• Rhum agricole blanc (Martinique)5 cl
• Cane syrup (sirop de canne)1 tsp
• Fresh lime (half a small lime)½ lime

1. 1Cut a small disc of lime peel and squeeze into a small rum glass or rocks glass.
2. 2Drop in the squeezed peel.
3. 3Add the cane syrup.
4. 4Pour in the rhum agricole.
5. 5Gently stir — or swizzle — to combine.
6. 6Serve at room temperature or with a single ice cube.