Spiced Rum is one of my favorite drinks to make for the holidays! This homemade rum is so easy to make and so much tastier than buying in store. Of all the Spiced rum recipes out there, I promise this is the best!
Homemade Spiced Rum Recipe
How silly am I that I didn’t realize you could make homemade spiced rum right in the comfort of your own kitchen? My mind is BLOWN! I’m walking around having people call me Captain Morgan after perfecting this fun and festive recipe. It’s perfect for a cozy night at home in front of the fire or even for giving as homemade Christmas gifts.
Homemade Spiced Rum Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 bottle 750 milliliters medium-bodied aged rum I used Plantation Barbados Rum
- 3 allspice berries
- 3 whole cloves
- 1 cardamom pod green color
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1/8 teaspoon whole nutmeg grated
- 5 4-5 inch strip of orange peel no white pith
- ½ vanilla bean
- Garnish: Orange slices & Star Anise optional
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients except the vanilla bean in a lidded 1-quart jar.1 bottle 750 milliliters medium-bodied aged rum, 3 allspice berries, 3 whole cloves, 1 cardamom pod, 1 cinnamon stick, 1/8 teaspoon whole nutmeg, 5 4-5 inch strip of orange peel
- Split the vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape the seeds with the help of knife.½ vanilla bean
- Add vanilla seeds into the rum mixture and add the bean. Cover the jar tightly and shake one minute.
- Place the Spiced Rum in a dark place for 2 days. After 24 hours, shake it again.
- Strain the Spiced Rum through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a clean bottle. Throw away the spices.
- Spiced Rum will keep indefinitely. Be sure to store in an airtight, glass container and in a dark, dry place.
Becky’s Tips
- Other suggested rums are: El Dorado 5 Year, Mount Gay Eclipse Black or Appleton Estate V/X). Choose whichever you enjoy!
- Don’t use the infused rums.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Did you make this? Leave a comment!
How to Make Spice Infused Rum Step by Step
Combine all ingredients: First add all ingredients 1 bottle 750 milliliters medium-bodied aged rum, 3 allspice berries, 3 whole cloves, 1 green cardamom pod, 1 cinnamon stick, 1/8 teaspoon whole nutmeg and 5 4-5 inch strip of orange peel except the vanilla bean in a lidded 1-quart jar.
Split the 1/2 vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape the seeds into the rum mixture and add the bean. Cover the jar tightly and shake one minute.
Place it in a dark place for 2 days. After 24 hours, shake it again.
Once rested, strain the it through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a clean bottle. Throw away the spices.
Close the lid and refrigerate as long as you want. Sip it as-is make a variety of cocktails!
Homemade Rum vs. Mulled Wine
This spiced rum recipe is similar to mulled wine except it packs more of a punch. Spiced rum is a rum-based drink infused with fruits, spices, and sweeteners. The infusion happens for a few days, later it is drained and used in various cocktail recipes. It’s mostly served chilled.
Mulled wine is a wine-based drink infused with spices and fruity flavors. Sometimes rum is even added to it. It’s a warm drink that is often served in colder months.
What is the Difference between rum and spiced rum?
Light rum is white or clear and typically called silver rum. Dark rum is aged longer and spiced rum typically has additives like caramel, orange peel, brown sugar, vanilla, molasses, spices, and colorings. It has a sweeter and more robust taste.
How to Store
Spiced Rum will keep indefinitely. Be sure to store in an airtight, glass container and in a dark, dry place. You can leave the spices in the drink itself, rum will keep infusing. Since it is homemade, keep checking time to time.
Serving Suggestions
I love hearty comfort food like prime rib and red wine pot roast with this homemade rum. For vegetarians go with burgundy mushrooms. If you’re looking for beefy flavors pair it with beef tenderloin!
Is there a difference between cardamom and black cardamom? Also could you just use regular clear rum?
Hi Joanne, black cardamom has a more intense taste than green cardamom. We have not tried this recipe with clear rum, but it certainly could work. Keep in mind that the flavor of clear rum is much different than aged/dark rum!
Hi Chris, we recommend using an aged rum, not a spiced rum!
It’s ok
We’re sorry this wasn’t to your taste! Feel free to make adjustments in the future.
Can you use ground nutmeg instead of grating it fresh? Would you maybe use less or more?
Add a little and adjust to taste!
Can decarb cannabis be in the mix of spices? Would it create a thc content or just change flavourful?
I’m sorry! I haven’t tried that out!
Did you start with white rum or dark rum?
I prefer dark, but use what you like!
Sorry, but I have a question. What type of Vanilla did you use,
1) Bourbon For land folia Vanilla or
2) Tahitian vanilla
And which grade?
A) Grade A-1
B) Grade A-2
C) Grade B
Thank you!
Sorry to ask something silly – but with the orange peel strips – I get how long they are – but how wide?!
If I took a medium sized orange, how many “strips” would it make – then I can work it out. Again, sorry to be so dense but I am not sure of a strip is 1/4 inch wide or an inche wide!
1/4 inch wide :)
@Rufus and Simon, I’d say discard the pod and keep the seeds. I’ve learned this generally speaking the hard way 😂
Do you crack the cardamom or put it in whole?
Yes, just to release some of the flavor!