Rhum Vanille
Transform your favorite cocktails and desserts with the luxurious, homemade charm of Rhum Vanille! This easy, 10-minute recipe infuses dark or spiced rum with the intoxicating aroma of whole vanilla beans, creating a rich, versatile spirit that’s perfect for sipping, baking, or crafting indulgent drinks. Simply split the beans to release their flavorful seeds, let them steep in a jar of rum, and wait as the magic happens over 2 to 4 weeks. Add a touch of optional sugar for a subtle sweetness and enjoy a custom, small-batch vanilla rum that’s leagues above store-bought options. With minimal effort and maximum reward, this recipe is a must-have for any home bar or kitchen.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 whole Vanilla beans
- 750 ml Dark or spiced rum
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar (optional)
Instructions
1. Gather your ingredients. Ensure you have a clean, sterile glass bottle or jar with a tight-fitting lid to store the vanilla-infused rum.
2. Split the vanilla beans lengthwise using a sharp knife, exposing the tiny seeds inside while keeping the beans intact at one end. This allows maximum flavor to infuse into the rum.
3. Place the split vanilla beans into the glass bottle or jar.
4. If using sugar, add it to the jar at this stage. The sugar is optional and adds a touch of sweetness to the final product.
5. Pour the dark or spiced rum over the vanilla beans, filling the jar completely. Make sure the beans are fully submerged.
6. Seal the bottle or jar tightly and give it a gentle shake to mix the sugar, if added.
7. Store the bottle in a cool, dark place for at least 2 weeks, shaking it gently every few days. For a stronger vanilla flavor, infuse the rum for up to 4 weeks.
8. After the infusion period, taste the rum and adjust if needed. You can strain out the vanilla pods for a smoother finish or keep them in the bottle for ongoing flavor development.
9. Your Rhum Vanille is now ready to use. Enjoy it in cocktails, desserts, or straight as a flavorful sipping rum.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1861 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 0.2 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 26.0 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.2 g | ||
| Protein | 0.2 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2 mg | 0% | |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 12 mg | 0% | |
*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.
