Ingredients:

  • 750ml White Rum
  • 2 Cinnamon Sticks
  • 1 Star Anise
  • 5 Whole Cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon Allspice Berries
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black Peppercorns
  • 1 Orange Peel
  • 1 Lemon Peel
  • 1 Vanilla Bean (optional)
  • 2 Tablespoons Dark Brown Sugar (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Gently toast cinnamon sticks, star anise, cloves, allspice, and peppercorns in a dry saucepan over low heat for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
  2. In a large glass jar, combine the rum, toasted spices, orange peel, lemon peel, and vanilla bean (if using). Add brown sugar (if using).
  3. Seal the jar tightly and store in a cool, dark place for at least 2 weeks, or up to 4 weeks for a more intense flavour. Shake gently every few days.
  4. After the infusion period, strain the spiced rum through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth to remove the solids.
  5. Use a funnel to pour the strained spiced rum into a clean bottle. Seal tightly.
  6. Your spiced rum is now ready to drink!