Excellent to accompany aperitifs, the arranged rum is undoubtedly the most appreciated drink of our tropical islands. But did you know that rum can be spiced? Yes, instead of offering your guests the traditional fruit rum, offer them spiced rum. Here are some easy recipes: cinnamon rum, pepper rum, strawberry and vanilla rum.
Recipe for cinnamon rum
To make a rum and cinnamon drink, you will need :
- 2 sticks of cinnamon
- 6 cloves
- Half a grated nutmeg
- 1 vanilla bean
- 4 cardamom seeds
- 30 whole peppercorns
- 1 teaspoon of ginger
Use 60cl of liquid cane sugar for 1 liter of cinnamon rum. First, put the spices at the bottom of your bottle or carafe. Take care to add the vanilla bean and the cardamom last. Then, pour the white rum over the spice mixture, before adding the liquid sugar.
Preparation of arranged rum with pepper
Pepper can be perfectly mixed with rum: surprising for the taste buds!!! You will need :
- 20 unground pepper seeds
- 1 liter of rum
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 100 g of brown sugar
As in the previous recipe, the ingredients will be placed in the container before pouring in the rum. Ideally, this mixture will be macerated at least 2 months before consumption. It is also possible to add a split vanilla bean to flavor the drink.
Recipe for fruit and spice rum : strawberry and vanilla
The arranged rum is the flagship drink of unusual mixtures. The marriage of strawberry and vanilla is a perfect example. The ingredients of the recipe for 50 cl of white rum are
- 250 g of strawberries
- 2 vanilla beans
- 10 cl of cane sugar
To begin, cut each strawberry into two pieces. Then, place them in the carafe before adding the vanilla beans, split in half lengthwise. Pour in the rum and sugar and stir.
Tips for successful spiced rum blends
The key to success is the length of maceration. Prepare now your arranged rums with spices for your next aperitifs. The mixture should be left to macerate for at least a week before tasting.
You can also let your imagination run wild and add other fruits and spices as you wish. Pineapple and lychee will lend themselves perfectly to the game. Honey can also be added to your preparations for more flavor and sweetness.
Don't hesitate to adjust the taste of the beverage according to your desires. If it is too alcoholic, add more sugar, and vice versa.