Spiced Rum No. 5
Spiced Rum No. 5 is a flavorful Continental Global Delicacies dish prepared with quality ingredients. Combine 1 bottle (750 milliliters) medium-bodied aged rum (such as El Dorado 5 Year, Mount Gay Eclipse Black, or Appleton Estate V/X), 3 allspice berries, 3 cloves, 1 cardamom pod, 1 segment of a star anise pod, 1/2 cinnamon stick, and 1/8 teaspoons freshly ground nutmeg in a lidded 1-quart jar.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
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Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionCombine 1 bottle (750 milliliters) medium-bodied aged rum (such as El Dorado 5 Year, Mount Gay Eclipse Black, or Appleton Estate V/X), 3 allspice berries, 3 cloves, 1 cardamom pod, 1 segment of a star anise pod, 1/2 cinnamon stick, and 1/8 teaspoons freshly ground nutmeg in a lidded 1-quart jar.
Twist a 4x1" strip of orange peel (no white pith) just above the mixture to release some of its oils; add peel to jar.
Split 1/2 vanilla bean lengthwise; scrape seeds into jar and add bean.
Cover jar tightly; shake to combine.
Let sit in a dark place for 2 days, shaking once after first day.
Strain mixture through cheesecloth or a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bottle; discard spices.
Will keep indefinitely if sealed tightly and stored in a dark, dry place.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.
