By Becky Hardin
Updated Feb 20, 2025
Spiced Rum is one of my favorite drinks to make for the holidays! This homemade rum is so easy to make and so much tastier than buying in store. Of all the Spiced rum recipes out there, I promise this is the best!
Homemade Spiced Rum Recipe
How silly am I that I didn’t realize you could make homemade spiced rum right in the comfort of your own kitchen? My mind is BLOWN! I’m walking around having people call me Captain Morgan after perfecting this fun and festive recipe. It’s perfect for a cozy night at home in front of the fire or even for giving as homemade Christmas gifts.
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 1 bottle 750 milliliters medium-bodied aged rum I used Plantation Barbados Rum
- ▢ 3 allspice berries
- ▢ 3 whole cloves
- ▢ 1 cardamom pod green color
- ▢ 1 cinnamon stick
- ▢ 1/8 teaspoon whole nutmeg grated
- ▢ 5 4-5 inch strip of orange peel no white pith
- ▢ ½ vanilla bean
- ▢ Garnish: Orange slices & Star Anise optional
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Instructions
- Combine all ingredients except the vanilla bean in a lidded 1-quart jar. 1 bottle 750 milliliters medium-bodied aged rum, 3 allspice berries, 3 whole cloves, 1 cardamom pod, 1 cinnamon stick, 1/8 teaspoon whole nutmeg, 5 4-5 inch strip of orange peel
- Split the vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape the seeds with the help of knife. ½ vanilla bean
- Add vanilla seeds into the rum mixture and add the bean. Cover the jar tightly and shake one minute.
- Place the Spiced Rum in a dark place for 2 days. After 24 hours, shake it again.
- Strain the Spiced Rum through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a clean bottle. Throw away the spices.
- Spiced Rum will keep indefinitely. Be sure to store in an airtight, glass container and in a dark, dry place.
Becky’s Tips
- Other suggested rums are: El Dorado 5 Year, Mount Gay Eclipse Black or Appleton Estate V/X). Choose whichever you enjoy!
- Don’t use the infused rums.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to Make Spice Infused Rum Step by Step
Combine all ingredients : First add all ingredients 1 bottle 750 milliliters medium-bodied aged rum, 3 allspice berries, 3 whole cloves, 1 green cardamom pod, 1 cinnamon stick, 1/8 teaspoon whole nutmeg and 5 4-5 inch strip of orange peel except the vanilla bean in a lidded 1-quart jar.
Split the 1/2 vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape the seeds into the rum mixture and add the bean. Cover the jar tightly and shake one minute.
Place it in a dark place for 2 days. After 24 hours, shake it again.
Once rested, strain the it through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a clean bottle. Throw away the spices.
Close the lid and refrigerate as long as you want. Sip it as-is make a variety of cocktails!
Homemade Rum vs. Mulled Wine
This spiced rum recipe is similar to mulled wine except it packs more of a punch. Spiced rum is a rum-based drink infused with fruits, spices, and sweeteners. The infusion happens for a few days, later it is drained and used in various cocktail recipes . It’s mostly served chilled.
Mulled wine is a wine-based drink infused with spices and fruity flavors. Sometimes rum is even added to it. It’s a warm drink that is often served in colder months.
What is the Difference between rum and spiced rum?
Light rum is white or clear and typically called silver rum. Dark rum is aged longer and spiced rum typically has additives like caramel, orange peel, brown sugar, vanilla, molasses, spices, and colorings. It has a sweeter and more robust taste.
How to Store
Spiced Rum will keep indefinitely. Be sure to store in an airtight, glass container and in a dark, dry place. You can leave the spices in the drink itself, rum will keep infusing. Since it is homemade, keep checking time to time.
Serving Suggestions
I love hearty comfort food like prime rib and red wine pot roast with this homemade rum. For vegetarians go with burgundy mushrooms . If you’re looking for beefy flavors pair it with beef tenderloin !
More rum recipes to try
Rum Balls
Hurricane Cocktail
Raspberry Mango Daiquiris
Homemade Spiced Rum Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 bottle 750 milliliters medium-bodied aged rum I used Plantation Barbados Rum
- 3 allspice berries
- 3 whole cloves
- 1 cardamom pod green color
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1/8 teaspoon whole nutmeg grated
- 5 4-5 inch strip of orange peel no white pith
- ½ vanilla bean
- Garnish: Orange slices & Star Anise optional
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients except the vanilla bean in a lidded 1-quart jar. 1 bottle 750 milliliters medium-bodied aged rum, 3 allspice berries, 3 whole cloves, 1 cardamom pod, 1 cinnamon stick, 1/8 teaspoon whole nutmeg, 5 4-5 inch strip of orange peel
- Split the vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape the seeds with the help of knife. ½ vanilla bean
- Add vanilla seeds into the rum mixture and add the bean. Cover the jar tightly and shake one minute.
- Place the Spiced Rum in a dark place for 2 days. After 24 hours, shake it again.
- Strain the Spiced Rum through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a clean bottle. Throw away the spices.
- Spiced Rum will keep indefinitely. Be sure to store in an airtight, glass container and in a dark, dry place.
Video
Notes
- Other suggested rums are: El Dorado 5 Year, Mount Gay Eclipse Black or Appleton Estate V/X). Choose whichever you enjoy!
- Don’t use the infused rums.
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
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Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
