Rum with Christmas Spices
Infuse the holiday spirit into your celebrations with this luxurious 'Rum with Christmas Spices' recipe, a festive twist on classic dark rum elevated with warm, aromatic spices and hints of citrus and vanilla. This homemade spiced rum combines the cozy flavors of cinnamon, star anise, cloves, allspice, nutmeg, and a splash of orange peel, all sweetened with a touch of brown sugar syrup. With minimal prep time and a simple steeping process that allows the bold, holiday-inspired flavors to develop, this recipe is perfect for sipping by the fire, adding a seasonal flair to your favorite cocktails, or gifting as a DIY holiday treat. Whether served over ice or stirred into a cozy concoction, this spiced rum recipe is sure to become your go-to for festive gatherings. Keywords: spiced rum, homemade holiday drinks, Christmas cocktail ideas, DIY holiday gift, warm spices, infused rum recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 750 ml Dark rum
- 2 sticks Cinnamon sticks
- 2 pods Star anise
- 6 pieces Cloves
- 6 pieces Allspice berries
- 0.5 teaspoon Nutmeg
- 1 strip Orange peel
- 1 whole Vanilla bean
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Water
Instructions
In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar and water. Heat over low heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and let the syrup cool to room temperature.
Prepare the flavoring ingredients by splitting the vanilla bean lengthwise and lightly crushing the allspice berries, cloves, and star anise pods to release their aromas.
In a large, clean glass jar or bottle with a tight seal, add the cinnamon sticks, star anise, cloves, allspice berries, nutmeg, orange peel, and split vanilla bean.
Pour the cooled brown sugar syrup into the jar, followed by the dark rum. Stir gently to combine.
Seal the jar tightly and store it in a cool, dark place. Let the mixture infuse for at least 3 days, shaking the jar gently once a day to help combine the flavors.
After 3-7 days of steeping (depending on how strong you want the spice flavors), strain the rum through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth to remove the spices and solids. Discard the solids.
Transfer the spiced rum to a clean bottle for storage. Serve over ice, mix into holiday cocktails, or gift to friends as a festive treat.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1927 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.3 g | 6% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.0 g | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 48 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.5 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.3 g | 37% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.4 g | ||
| Protein | 3.3 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 266 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 6.3 mg | 35% | |
| Potassium | 416 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.
