The Royal Owl - cocktail recipe by Michelle Hartsell Cocktail Engineer

The Royal Owl Cocktail Recipe by Michelle Hartsell Cocktail Engineer

Rub one basil leaf to release oils and rub inside of 2 cocktail or martini glasses

In cocktail shaker muddle 1/2 lime and 1 small stone fruit (such as a nectarine minus the stone) with one large basil leaf.
Add:
4 oz. golden rum (I like Trader Joe's Barbados 'rum of the gods')
1 1/2 oz. Stoli Gala Applik
1 1/2 oz. Damiana Liqueur

Shake all in cocktail shaker with ice.  Strain into the two prepared glasses and top with a splash of unsweetened grapefruit flavored sparkling water.

Float one small basil leaf as garnish if desired

Makes two refreshing and tasty cocktails!  Enjoy!