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HOMEMADE SPICED RUM is so much easier than you think, and will blow you away with all the flavor! So much tastier than buying in store. This Homemade Spiced Rum makes an awesome DIY Christmas gift! cocktail photography drink photography cookbook photographer
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Homemade Spiced Rum Recipe

This Homemade Spiced Rum Recipe is so easy to make and so much tastier than buying in store. Learn how to make rum for an awesome DIY Christmas gift or a great cost saving recipe to make for yourself any time of year!
Prep Time5 minutes
resting time1 day 14 hours
Total Time53 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Author: Becky Hardin

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
    add all ingredients in a mason jar
  • Split the vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape the seeds with the help of knife.
    ½ vanilla bean
    vanilla bean splitted with the help of knife.
  • Add vanilla seeds into the rum mixture and add the bean. Cover the jar tightly and shake one minute.
    vanilla bean seeds are added to the jar
  • 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.
    strain the rum after few days resting
  • Spiced Rum will keep indefinitely. Be sure to store in an airtight, glass container and in a dark, dry place.
    garnish with orange peel and star anise and serve in glasses

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Notes

  • 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

Calories: 14kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Potassium: 21mg | Fiber: 1g | Vitamin A: 40IU | Vitamin C: 13.6mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 0.2mg