CHRISTMAS SHRUB -A RUM SPICE LIQUEUR
I've had this recipe for years and it comes from "The Caribbean Pantry Cookbook" by Steven Raichlen. It is best if made and stored a few weeks to a month, but can be drank right away. But be patient and let it age. My husband calls it 'nectar of the Gods'. It takes a little time to prep but worth it I assure you. Do not substitute ground spices, it will not turn out the same at all.
Provided by Sherri at the Beach
Categories Beverages
Time 45m
Yield 2 gallons, 30 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Wash the fruits and remove the zest in strips, avoiding the white pith.
- Combine the zests, cinnamon sticks, cloves, allspice, vanilla beans, 2 cups of sugar, and 2 cups of water in a large heavy saucepan.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to lowest possible setting. Let the ingredients infuse for 30 minutes.
- Strain the syrup into a large mixing bowl.
- Combine the remaining 1 cup sugar and 1/2 cup water in the same large saucepan.
- Cover the pan and bring mixture to a boil. Uncover the pan and cook the mixture over high heat until it turns golden brown or caramelizes -about 5 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the heat and let cool 5 minutes.
- Add 1 cup of rum to the caramel. BE CAREFUL -the mixture may splatter. When the splatter has subsided, return the pan to low heat stirring with a wooden spoon until the caramel has dissolved into the rum.
- Add the caramel mixture and remaining rum to the syrup. (I found a large jar like you see in deli's for pickles I use for this). Whisk or in my case, shake the mixture. Pour into clean bottles or containers. Place in a cool dark place and allow to age. It will keep indefinitely.
- I put this is pretty decorative bottles like you see for salad dressing and give as Christmas gifts. I had an uproar the one year I didn't make it.
- Servings and yield are approximate, but about 2 gallons I'd guess. This is something you drink like a cordial or as a sipper. It is very strong!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 222.9, Fat 0.1, Sodium 0.9, Carbohydrate 22.5, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 21.4, Protein 0.2
CINNAMON SPICE LIQUEUR
Make and share this Cinnamon Spice Liqueur recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Alia55
Categories Beverages
Time P2m29DT15m
Yield 750 ml
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a quart jar, add spices, 1 cup sugar, and vodka.
- Seal jar tightly, and place in a dry, dark place for about 2 weeks.
- After two weeks, strain the liquid using a double layer of cheese cloth.
- In a fresh quart jar, add the second cup of sugar, glycerin, water to top and the strained liquid. Seal and store again in a dark place until sugar is dissolved.
- Once the sugar has all dissolved, bottle the resulting liqueur in a fresh bottle and let age for roughly 3 months.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 4.3, Sodium 0.2, Carbohydrate 0.6, Sugar 0.6
CREAMY RUM LIQUEUR
Make and share this Creamy Rum Liqueur recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Alia55
Categories Beverages
Time 15m
Yield 1 bottle
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Dissolve coffee in water.
- Mix all ingredient's slowly in a blender.
- Serve chilled.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 5976.1, Fat 226.9, SaturatedFat 141.9, Cholesterol 843.8, Sodium 2106.8, Carbohydrate 787.4, Fiber 1, Sugar 752.6, Protein 126
CHRISTMAS SPICE MIX
Wonderfully versatile, this gift is seasoned for both sipping and sniffing. When mixed with fruit juices, it's a delicious winter warmer-upper. Boiled in water, it makes a "scentsational" potpourri that will add a heavenly fragrance to the whole house!
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 25m
Yield 1 spice bag.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine spice mix ingredients; place in the center of two 6-in. square pieces of cheesecloth. Bring corners together and tie with kitchen string. Yield: 1 spice bag. , To use as a room scent: Place spice bag in a 2-cup microwave-safe measuring cup filled with hot water. Microwave on high for 3-4 minutes or until water boils. Continue to microwave at 30% power to add fragrance to the whole house. (Add more water if microwaved for additional time.) , To prepare cranberry wassail: Combine juices, sugar and spice bag in a 2-qt. microwave-safe bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and cut a vent. Microwave on high for 8-9 minutes or until mixture boils. Microwave at 50% power 3 minutes longer.
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