Mixology Monday - Local Flavours

Penny Royal Basil martini

2 oz Portuguese Penny Royal liqueur

1 oz Spiced Rum

1/4 oz Simple Syrup

1 Lime wedge

2 Orange wedges

3 to 4 Basil leaves

Dash of orange bitters

Muddle the lime together with the orange, the basil and the simple syrup, add the rum and the penny royal liqueur, shake well and double strain into a chilled martini glass, add a dash of orange bitters.

Decorate with a basil leave and serve.

This recipe is a tribute to Mixology Monday- Local Flavours and this months host, "Save the Drinkers", the Tales of the Cocktail 2008 and the city of New Orleans.

Hope you´ll enjoy it.

Courtesy of myself for DiDis martini bar @ Dunas Douradas beach Club / Algarve