Sereno Cocktail: A Boozy Drink Infused With Lime And Orange

By Nikita Toppo

Combined with basil, lime and orange, this rum cocktail is perfect for all kinds of celebrations. Make it at home with this simple recipe.

Ingredients

6 large basil leaves, 2 large limes, 2 navel oranges, 2 cups fresh orange juice, 3/4 cup sugar, 1/4 teaspoon minced Thai chilli, 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg (plus more for garnish), 1 1/2 cups dark rum, 4 cups crushed ice

Step 1

In a bowl, combine 2 basil leaves with the limes, orange juice, sugar, chilli and nutmeg. Stir in the rum.

Step 2

Fill 4 large glasses with the crushed ice and bury a basil leaf in each.

Step 3

Fill with the rum drink, garnish each drink with grated nutmeg and serve.