Ingredients
Recipe for 4 people.
🍍 Pineapple – 1 | 🍌 Bananas – 2 |
🌿 Cinnamon – 2 sticks | 🧄 Ginger – 1 piece (about 5 cm) |
🌼 Vanilla – 2 pods | 🍊 Orange – 1 |
🍈 Passion fruits – 4 | 🥥 White rum – 1 liter |
🍬 Cane sugar – 100g | 🌿 Herbs (of your choice, such as mint or basil) |
Utensils
🍶 Hermetic jar | 🍴 Wooden spoon |
🔪 Knife | 🧂 Kitchen scales |
🥄 Measuring spoon | 🍏 Peeler |
🥤 Coffee filter or sieve | 🏺 Storage bottle |
📏 Ruler or meter | 🧊 Glass jars for maceration |
Step-by-step preparation
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Rest time: 1 to 3 months (according to your preferences)
Cooking time: None
Total time: 1 to 3 months (preparation + rest)
STEP 1: Choose fresh and ripe fruits to ensure a rich and natural flavor in your spiced rum.
STEP 2: Cut your fruits into pieces and place them in a hermetic jar to facilitate maceration.
STEP 3: Add spices and herbs according to your preferences to enhance the flavors of your mixture.
STEP 4: Pour 1 liter of white rum into the jar, ensuring that the fruits and spices are well submerged.
STEP 5: Incorporate a little sugar or cane syrup, adjusting to your taste, and close the jar.
STEP 6: Let the mixture macerate in a cool, dark place, shaking it lightly from time to time.
STEP 7: After several weeks, taste regularly to adjust the mixture to your liking, and let it macerate until you achieve the desired flavor.
Preparing a homemade spiced rum requires careful attention and a good dose of creativity. By using fresh fruits, spices, and sugar, it’s easy to concoct blends that will delight your taste buds. To ensure optimal flavor, it is recommended to choose a white rum with an alcohol content close to 49°, as well as to utilize seasonal fruits.
The maceration plays a crucial role in flavor development. It is important to monitor the process to achieve a harmonious balance. Feel free to experiment with different recipes, as each attempt can bring a delightful surprise. With these tips, you are now ready to share true moments of conviviality over a glass of homemade spiced rum.