Spiced Rum
Elevate your cocktail game with this homemade spiced rum recipe, a fragrant and flavorful infusion of dark rum with warming spices and citrusy sweetness. Featuring vanilla bean, cinnamon sticks, star anise, cloves, and a hint of orange peel, this DIY creation blends pantry staples like nutmeg and brown sugar for a perfect balance of richness and spice. With just five minutes of prep time and a quick three- to five-day infusion, you’ll have a versatile liqueur ready to savor neat, mix into festive cocktails, or gift to fellow spirits enthusiasts. Create a signature touch to your home bar with this surprisingly simple and rewarding recipe for spiced rum.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 750 ml Dark rum
- 1 whole Vanilla bean
- 2 sticks Cinnamon stick
- 2 pods Star anise
- 5 whole Cloves
- 5 whole Allspice berries
- 0.5 teaspoons Nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoons Whole black peppercorns
- 1 strip Orange peel
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
Instructions
Split the vanilla bean lengthwise to expose the seeds.
In a clean glass jar or bottle with a tight-fitting lid, combine the dark rum, vanilla bean, cinnamon sticks, star anise, cloves, allspice berries, nutmeg, black peppercorns, and the orange peel.
Add the brown sugar to the jar and stir or shake gently to help dissolve the sugar.
Seal the jar or bottle tightly and store it in a cool, dark place for at least 3 to 5 days. Shake the jar gently once a day to distribute the flavors.
After the infusion period, strain the rum through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a clean bottle or jar, discarding the solids.
Label and store the spiced rum in a cool, dark place. Serve on its own or as a base for cocktails.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1923 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.0 g | 5% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.9 g | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 42 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.2 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.6 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.3 g | ||
| Protein | 3.1 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 248 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 6.1 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 400 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.
