Christmas Spiced & Citrus Spiced Rum (Rhum ArrangΓ©)

πŸ“‹ Ingredients

  • 70 cl (approx. 24 fl oz) white rum (40% or 50% ABV, such as French Caribbean rhum agricole or traditional white rum)

  • 1 organic orange (or 2 organic clementines)

  • 2 cinnamon sticks

  • 2 vanilla beans (split lengthwise)

  • 2 star anise pods

  • 1/2 tsp whole cloves (about 3 to 4 cloves)

  • 80 to 100 g liquid cane sugar (or unrefined sugar like Muscovado for extra richness)

πŸ₯£ Instructions

  1. Prepare the fruit: Wash the organic orange thoroughly. Peel wide strips of zest (avoiding the bitter white pith) and cut the orange flesh into wedges.

  2. Assemble: In a large airtight glass jar of at least 1-liter capacity (previously scalded with boiling water and dried), place the orange wedges, zest, cinnamon sticks, split vanilla beans, star anise, and cloves.

  3. Pour: Add the liquid cane sugar, then pour in all the rum to cover the ingredients.

  4. Mix: Seal the jar tightly and shake gently to fully dissolve and combine the sugar.

⏳ Maceration Time & Tips

  • Duration: Let it steep away from direct light at room temperature for a minimum of 3 to 4 weeks (ideally 1 to 2 months).

  • Care: Shake the jar gently once a week.

  • Finishing touch: Before gifting, you can strain the rum through a fine-mesh sieve or a coffee filter to remove the pulp, then transfer it into a decorative gift bottle. Feel free to leave a fresh cinnamon stick and a vanilla bean inside for an elegant presentation.

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