Rum With Christmas Spices Recipe

Infuse your holiday season with the warm, comforting flavors of Spiced Christmas Rum! This easy recipe from Ricardo, perfect for gifting or enjoying yourself, creates a deliciously spiced rum ideal for fruitcakes, cocktails, or sipping on its own. Macerate for a week to unlock the full aromatic potential of cinnamon, cloves, and citrus. Elevate your holiday gatherings with this festive and flavorful spirit.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Calories 602.4 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 3.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Rum With Christmas Spices

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How to Make Rum With Christmas Spices

  1. In a 2-cup jar, combine 1 cup of dark rum, 1/2 cup of water, 2 cinnamon sticks, 4 whole cloves, 1 star anise, the zest of 1 orange, and the zest of 1 lemon.
  2. Securely seal the jar with an airtight lid.
  3. Let the mixture macerate at room temperature for 7 days, shaking gently every other day.
  4. After 7 days, strain the rum through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth, discarding the solids.
  5. Reserve the orange and lemon zest to use as a garnish for your cocktails or servings.
  6. Serve your Spiced Christmas Rum chilled, on ice, or as a base for your favorite rum cocktails. Enjoy responsibly!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

75g

Fat

4g

Carbs

6g

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