Rum Rickie

Directions

1. 1
   Combine the rum, Simple Syrup, ginger juice and black currant liqueur in a shaker with ice.
2. 2
   Shake until chilled, then strain into high-ball glasses with ice, filling the glasses three-quarters full.
3. 3
   Top each glass with some ginger beer and garnish with a lime wedge.
4. 4
   Combine the sugar and 1 cup water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil.
5. 5
   Cook, stirring, until the sugar dissolves.
6. 6
   Remove from the heat and let cool completely.
7. 7
   Keep covered in the refrigerator up to 1 month.
8. 8
   Yield: 1 1/2 cups