Christmas Shrub a Rum Spice Liqueur
Capture the essence of holiday cheer with this vibrant Christmas Shrub, a homemade rum spice liqueur that’s equal parts festive and flavorful. Combining the warmth of dark rum with the tang of apple cider vinegar and the sweetness of white sugar, this infusion is elevated by a medley of aromatic spices like cinnamon, cloves, star anise, and freshly grated nutmeg. Strips of bright orange peel, sliced ginger, and a luxurious touch of vanilla bean round out the flavor profile, creating a delightfully balanced and complex liqueur perfect for the season. Simple to prepare, this shrub infuses over 5-7 days, making it an ideal DIY holiday project and a thoughtful homemade gift. Serve it neat, on the rocks, or mix into your favorite festive cocktails to add a cozy, spiced twist to your holiday celebrations. Perfect as a giftable treat or centerpiece for the Christmas bar cart, this recipe captures the spirit of the holidays in every sip!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 ml Dark rum
- 200 g White sugar
- 120 ml Apple cider vinegar
- 1 large Orange peel (strips, no white pith)
- 2 Cinnamon sticks
- 6 Whole cloves
- 2 Star anise
- 15 g Fresh ginger (peeled and sliced)
- 1 pinch Nutmeg (grated)
- 1 Vanilla bean (split and seeds scraped)
Instructions
In a clean glass or ceramic jar, combine the dark rum, apple cider vinegar, and white sugar. Stir until the sugar begins to dissolve.
Add the orange peel strips, cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, star anise, sliced fresh ginger, grated nutmeg, and the split vanilla bean along with the seeds into the jar.
Seal the jar tightly with a lid and shake gently to combine all the ingredients.
Store the jar in a cool, dark place for 5-7 days, shaking lightly once a day to evenly distribute the flavors.
After the infusion period, taste the liqueur. If the flavor is to your liking, strain the shrub through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a clean bottle to remove the solids.
Seal the bottle and let it rest for an additional 2-3 days to let the flavors fully meld and mellow.
Serve the Christmas Shrub neat, over ice, or as a base for festive cocktails. It's also excellent for gifting!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2082 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.3 g | 6% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.1 g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 44 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 224.2 g | 82% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.1 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 202.0 g | ||
| Protein | 3.3 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 223 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 6.2 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 528 mg | 11% | |
*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.
