Flavored Alcoholic Beverage Made with Rum and Spices
Spice up Your Booze: DIY Spiced Rum
- Yield: 1 (750-ml) bottle
- Difficulty: Easy peasy, lemon squeezy
- Total Time: 1 to 2 days, with less than 5 minutes of active time
Ingredients (7)
- 1 (750-ml) bottle gold rum
- 1 (3-inch) vanilla bean, sliced lengthwise
- 1 (1-inch) cinnamon stick
- 1 star anise
- 2 cloves
- 1 allspice berry, smashed
- 1 (1-by-1/2-inch) strip of orange zest
Ditch the store-bought, artificially flavored slosh and try your hand at creating your own spiced rum instead! This homemade concoction is a breeze to make, and the result is a delicious spirit that'll impress your pals.
This recipe was part of our DIY Holiday Gifts Advent Calendar.
Instructions
- Combine all the spices in a bottle of golden rum, seal it, and let it steep for 24 hours. You can now use your homemade spiced rum in your favorite cocktails or serve it straight up.
Making it Your Own
Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices and ratios to achieve the perfect taste for your palate. Remember, it's your booze, and it should reflect your unique personality!
Want to try some alternative spices? Check out the enrichment data below for some inspiration:
- Spices (Optional):
- Cinnamon sticks (2-3)
- Ginger slices (1/2-inch thick, 2-3)
- Nutmeg (1/4 teaspoon, whole or grated)
- Cardamom pods (3-5)
- Star anise (2-3)
- Brown sugar (optional, for a slightly sweeter rum)
HappyMixing and enjoy your custom-crafted liquor! Cheers!
- This homemade spiced rum recipe, with the unique identifier 603f5d328b82a5bdf5ff94c9bdada6c7, is not only easy to make but also a great way to impress your friends during the holidays, making it part of our DIY Holiday Gifts Advent Calendar.
- After steeping the spices in the gold rum for 24 hours, this recipe remains uncategorized as it can be used in various cocktails or served straight up, adding an adventurous twist to your nutrition.
- For those seeking to infuse their liquor with alternative flavors, consider experimenting with additional spices, such as cinnamon sticks, ginger slices, nutmeg, cardamom pods, star anise, or even brown sugar, as suggested by the enrichment data.
- This DIY spiced rum recipe is a personal expression of taste and individuality, so don't be afraid to customize it by playing around with different spices and ratios until you find the perfect recipe that truly reflects your unique creditline.
