Homemade Spiced Rum Recipe - Larder Love (2024)

Author: Karon Grieve

Recipe

How to make your own homemade spiced rum. It’s so much better than store-bought spiced rum and packed with so much flavour, it’s a real winter warmer!

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A reader recently emailed asking for a good recipe for Spiced Rum so I thought I’d share mine here.

I’ve just been making a new batch for Christmas prezzies. OMG did she mention the C word, oh yes she did! Come on ladies (and gentlemen too of course!) let’s get started making some gorgeous goodies for the festive season.

After all, some things take time to mature and get better with age (like us ladies for example) so now is the time to embrace the C word and get cracking for Christmas.

Spiced Rums are available in the shops and of course, some are better than others. All are more expensive than ‘normal’ rum so making your own spiced rum saves money and means you are completely in charge of what goes in there so can make your own choices.

What type of rum to use?

I use dark rum (the golden coloured stuff) not the white or Bacardi rum as the dark rum has a deeper richer flavour and goes best with the spices in this spiced rum recipe.

A bit like the difference between white sugar and a rich brown sugar.

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Ingredients for spiced rum

  • 1 bottle/750ml of dark/golden rum
  • 2cm/1″ piece of fresh ginger
  • 1 vanilla pod
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 1 star anise
  • 4 cardamom pods
  • 2 cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 all-spice berries
  • Zest from half an orange (use an unwaxed orange but if you can’t get one then get a ‘normal’ orange and scrub with warm soapy water and nail brush and then rinse thoroughly and dry)
  • 250g/1 cup of sugar

Here’s how to make your own spiced rum;

I use a large kilner jar for this, make sure jar is sterilised first.

  • Put all your spices into the jar and add the rind of the orange, remember you only want the zesty outer peel not the bitter white pith.
  • Bash the ginger to release juices and add to jar.
  • Add the sugar and pour on that golden rum.
  • Seal the jar and give it a good shake. Put in a cool dark cupboard and shake every day for the first few days to get the sugar to dissolve completely.
  • After this leave it in there to mature and infuse and become all gorgeous and spicy, 1-2 weeks max.
  • Pour the rum through cheesecloth or kitchen towels/coffee filter into a jug and decant into a pretty bottle and label.

Serving ideas

This homemade spiced rum makes a great wee foodie gift.

Serve it straight as a shot or over ice.

Spiced rum is perfect for co*cktail making.

Add some to your Christmas pudding or Christmas cake recipes for that added kick of flavour and booze.

Add a dash of spiced rum to a mug of coffee or hot chocolate on a chilly winter day.

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Looking for more homemade hooch recipes? Then check these out before you go;

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Golden vanilla vodka

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homemade spiced rum recipe

Karon Grieve

Rich and warming and packed with flavourful spices this rum is a real winter warmer and perfect for co*cktails too

4.75 from 4 votes

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

Course Drinks

Cuisine British

Servings 17 servings

Calories 163 kcal

Ingredients

  • 750 ml dark/golden rum
  • 2 cm piece of fresh ginger
  • 1 vanilla pod
  • 2 small cinnamon sticks
  • 1 star anise
  • 4 cardamom pods broken
  • 2 cloves
  • 1/2 tsp crushed nutmeg
  • 2 allspice berries
  • 1/2 orange zest only
  • 250 g sugar

MetricUS Customary

Instructions

  • Put all your spices into the jar and add the rind of the orange, remember you only want the zesty outer peel not the bitter white pith.

  • Bash the ginger to release juices and add to jar.

  • Add the sugar and pour on that golden rum. Seal the jar and give it a good shake. Put in a cool dark cupboard and shake every day for the first few days to get the sugar to dissolve completely.

  • After this leave it in there to mature and infuse and become all gorgeous and spicy, 1 week or 2 at most is enough.

  • Pour the rum through cheesecloth or kitchen towels/coffee filter into a jug and decant into a pretty bottle and label.

Notes

Serving information is taken as a shot glass.

This will keep in a cool dark place for up to a year.

Nutrition

Calories: 163kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 5mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 1mg

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FAQs

What is a good mix for spiced rum? ›

What to mix with spiced rum - for the beginners
  • Orange juice.
  • Cranberry juice.
  • Pineapple juice.
  • Apple juice.
  • co*ke.
  • Tonic water.
  • Ginger beer.
Apr 6, 2023

What are the rules for spiced rum? ›

In fact, the distilled spirits standards state that to be a spiced rum the spirit must have more than 2% of extra flavor agents. Otherwise, it is classified as “rhum arrangé” or macerated rum – a rum made from sugar cane juice mainly macerated with fruits to add flavor.

Is spiced rum the same as dark rum baking? ›

While spiced rum and dark rum are not the same, they can be used interchangeably in some cases. For example, if a recipe calls for dark rum but you only have spiced rum on hand, you can use the spiced rum instead.

What makes spiced rum taste good? ›

Ginger beer: Ginger beer will balance the sweetness of the spiced rum, especially if you make a highball (2:4 in beer's favor). Lemonade: Another gorgeous balancing act where a tangy and fresh lemon juice elevates the rum's flavors.

What spice is used in Captain Morgan Spiced Rum? ›

A perfect blend of Caribbean rum, real Madagascar vanilla, natural flavors and spice, with notes of cinnamon, clove, dried fruit, caramelized sugar, vanilla, and honey come together to level up your taste buds with our original spice.

Should you drink spiced rum straight? ›

Rum is a spirit that's bursting with flavor. From the sweet notes of caramel and vanilla to the spicy kick of nutmeg and cinnamon, there's a lot going on in a glass of rum. When you drink it neat or on the rocks, you get to experience all of these flavors in their purest form. No mixers, no chasers, just delicious rum.

How to make your own rum? ›

To make your own rum, dissolve sugar and molasses in hot water. Then, add yeast and let the solution ferment to convert the sugar into alcohol. As the final step, distill the rum by heating the liquid and siphoning it into a still.

How do you make homemade rum flavor? ›

Simply take your desired mix of spices and other ingredients, pop them in a bottle of rum for, oh, two days, then taste. Need the spice mix a bit stronger? Let it sit a day or two more, or, edit the taste profile as you go, adding more of an ingredient if you wish to push it forward.

Why is spiced rum not rum? ›

Rum is a distilled alcoholic beverage made from sugarcane byproducts, such as molasses or sugarcane juice, Which can be aged in oak barrels. On the other hand, spiced rum is simply rum that has been infused with spices and other flavourings, such as vanilla, cinnamon, or nutmeg.

Is Captain Morgan spiced rum the same as Spiced Gold? ›

Originally this was marketed as simply Morgan's Spiced. In 2011 the Captain became part of the drinks name and in 2014 the transformation was complete – the drink becoming Captain Morgan's Original Spiced Gold. This presentation meant it was now inline with the US and other territories version, presentation wise.

Is Kraken rum spiced? ›

The Kraken is a dark spiced rum based on rums distilled from molasses at the Angostura Distillery (in Trinidad) that have been aged between one and two years. This is then blended with spices, including cinnamon, ginger and cloves and sweetened.

What flavors are in spiced rum? ›

Rums of all categories may be flavoured with spices such as vanilla, nutmeg and cinnamon or flavour essences such as vanilla, coconut, banana and raspberry. However, most 'spiced rums' are continuously distilled light rums flavoured with spices including ginger, cinnamon, clove and vanilla.

What does spiced rum do to your body? ›

There is evidence to suggest that moderate alcohol consumption, including rum, may have a positive impact on cardiovascular health. It can raise HDL (high-density lipoprotein) or "good" cholesterol, potentially reduce the risk of heart disease, and improve blood vessel function.

What is the most popular spiced rum? ›

Some of the most popular brands of spiced rum include Captain Morgan, Bacardi, and Sailor Jerry. If you're looking to add a little something extra to your next co*cktail, or if you're simply curious about this popular spirit, check out our great collection.

What goes good with Captain Morgan besides co*ke? ›

Fruit juice is a great idea, and I would suggest apple juice in particular. The spices in Captain Morgan - and other spiced rums - would go well with apple in my opinion. A hot apple cider with spiced rum would make a great holiday drink on a cold evening!

Is Sprite good with spiced rum? ›

This co*cktail balances the bold flavors of the rum, which often carries notes of vanilla, cinnamon, and other baking spices, with the bubbly lightness of Sprite. It's typically served in a highball glass, making it a tall, cool drink perfect for sipping on a warm day or as a casual evening refreshment.

Is spiced rum good with co*ke? ›

There's really no wrong type of rum to use in a Rum & co*ke. White or light rum, dark rum, and even spiced rum all work equally well; it's up to your personal preferences which style you should go with.

Is spiced rum better for rum and co*ke? ›

What type of rum goes in a rum and cola co*cktail? Usually, rum and cola co*cktails use a light white rum that's great for mixing, such as BACARDÍ Superior – but you can use BACARDÍ Spiced rum for that perfect remix.

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