Provocative Basil Rum Cocktail

Ingredients: - 1 1/2 oz. Dark Rum - 1 oz. Midori Melon Liqueur - 1/2 oz. Fresh Lime Juice - 1/2 oz. Simple Syrup - 4-5 Fresh Basil Leaves - Basil Sprig for Garnish Instructions: 1. In a cocktail shaker, muddle the basil leaves with the lime juice and simple syrup until the leaves are fragrant and slightly bruised. 2. Add the dark rum and Midori melon liqueur to the shaker and fill with ice. 3. Shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds, or until the shaker becomes frosty. 4. Double strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass filled with ice. 5. Garnish with a fresh basil sprig. Sip and enjoy the tantalizing flavors of rum, midori and basil dancing together in this refreshing cocktail.