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Step 1
1 Thoroughly clean the inside and outside of both tins of a Boston shaker
Step 2
2 In a small pot or kettle, bring the water to a rolling boil
Step 3
3 Fill a heatproof mug with some of the boiling water to keep the mug warm while you make the drink
Step 4
4 Pour about 1 cup of the boiling water into the smaller tin
Step 5
5 Lower the larger tin into the smaller one (it will float in the hot water, but the bottom will be submerged, warming the ingredients)
Step 6
6 Keep the remaining hot water on the stove over low heat
Step 7
7 In the floating tin, stir together the rum, fig syrup, lemon juice and Angostura bitters until combined and warmed through
Step 8
8 Discard the hot water in the mug, then pour the contents of the shaker tin into the emptied mug
Step 9
9 Top with 3 to 4 ounces of the simmering water, float the clove-studded lemon wheel on top, if using, and serve