Canelazo Spiced Cinnamon Rum Drink
Warm your soul with a comforting cup of **Canelazo Spiced Cinnamon Rum Drink**, a traditional Latin American cocktail perfect for chilly evenings or holiday gatherings. This inviting concoction blends the robust flavors of **cinnamon sticks**, cloves, and **dark rum** with the natural sweetness of **brown sugar (or panela)** and the bright citrus notes of freshly squeezed **lemon and orange juices**. Simmered to aromatic perfection and served warm, this spiced drink is a cozy treat with a subtle kick of rum. Garnish with a cinnamon stick or a twist of orange peel for an elegant, festive touch. Whether you’re hosting a party or snuggling up at home, this quick and easy recipe (ready in just 25 minutes!) is guaranteed to deliver warm, bold flavors in every sip.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Water
- 3 Cinnamon sticks
- 4 Cloves
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar (or panela)
- 3 tablespoons Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 0.25 cup Orange juice (freshly squeezed)
- 0.75 cup Dark rum
- 1 piece Orange peel (optional, for garnish)
- 1 stick per serving Cinnamon stick (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a medium-sized saucepan, add the water, cinnamon sticks, and cloves.
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 10 minutes to infuse the flavors.
Stir in the brown sugar (or panela) until it fully dissolves. Taste and adjust the sweetness as needed.
Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice and orange juice to the saucepan, stirring well to combine.
Allow the mixture to simmer for another 5 minutes, then remove it from heat.
Stir in the dark rum and mix thoroughly. Avoid boiling the mixture after adding the rum, as this can reduce the alcohol content.
Strain the drink through a fine mesh sieve to remove the cinnamon sticks, cloves, and any pulp.
Pour the Canelazo into heatproof mugs or glasses. If desired, garnish each serving with a cinnamon stick and a twist of orange peel.
Serve the drink warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
946 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.5 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 89 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 139.5 g | 51% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.8 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 121.5 g | ||
| Protein | 1.6 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 327 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 444 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
