This Is The Ultimate Hack For DIY Flavoured Rum
There's a certain thrill in jazzing up a bottle of rum in your signature style. Imagine transforming that smooth liquid into a whole new drink brimming with personalised flavours, turning your kitchen into a mini distillery of sorts. Let’s break away from the humdrum and get cheeky with our rum.
The Spice Trader’s Potion
This is a rum that carries the essence of a spice market in every sip. Start with a base of Captain Morgan Dark Rum, because its rich, deep undertones are begging to be shown off. Add a cinnamon stick, a few cloves, a star anise, and a cardamom pod. Let these aromatics steep in the rum for about a week, and you’ll have a spirit that is perfect for adding a spicy kick to your rum-based cocktails.
Rum With A Citrus Touch
For a zestier take, let's infuse our rum with the joy of citrus. Take the Captain Morgan again, for its versatile profile, and introduce it to the peels of one orange, one lemon, and one lime. Make sure to avoid the white pith to keep bitterness at bay. A week is all it takes for the rum to adopt the refreshing personality of the citrus. Mix it into a daiquiri or enjoy it with a splash of tonic.
The Tropical Infusion
Embrace the heart of the tropics by infusing your rum with the sweet, mellow flavours of pineapple and coconut. Cube half a fresh pineapple and add it to the rum, along with a handful of unsweetened coconut flakes. This Captain Morgan will soon turn into a bottle of infused rum perfect for crafting pina coladas that taste like they've been blessed by the Hawaiian skies themselves.
Caribbean Coffee Rum
For those who like their spirits dark and their coffee strong, infusing rum with freshly roasted coffee beans is the way to go. Let the beans mingle with the rum for a week, and the result is a concoction that wakes up your senses and warms your soul, perfect for a boozy take on an espresso martini that sings to the spirit.
Chilli-Chocolate Encounter
And for an encounter of the spicy kind, let's introduce some chilli to the mix, along with a hint of dark chocolate. This combination isn’t for the faint-hearted. It’s for those who like their drinks with a storyline—a beginning of smooth chocolate that suddenly twists into a fiery chilli climax.
Lavender Lullaby
Lastly, for a softer, more poetic infusion, let’s play with the delicate notes of lavender. Just a few sprigs of this aromatic herb can transform your rum into a unique base for your cocktails. It’s an infusion that’s as much a feast for the senses as it is a balm for the soul.
