Making My Own Bay Rum

[k2clones29]

After finding several DIY posts, decided to make my own bay rum. I used the recipe posted on art of manliness with a twist. for those who haven't seen it, the recipe:

2 bay leaves
4 ounces vodka
2 tablespoons Caribbean rum
1/4 teaspoon allspice
Zest of an orange
1 cinnamon stick cut into pieces

Changed it around to make a more spicy/clove bay rum. Changed the rum to spiced rum, and added a handful of cloves. Also added some drops of vanilla extract for balance. Now I wait two weeks before straining and then testing.

 

[dcobranchi]

Just in case anyone decides to follow your recipe-- From the original:

Don’t use the bay leaf they sell at the grocery store. While it’s good for soups, it’s not good for bay rum. Make sure to use Pimenta racemosa, sometimes available at natural food stores

 

[Ron Scott]

I'd end up drinking it!!

Yup. X by 10 and invite us over. I'll bring the little umbrellas and coconut shrimp.

 

[k2clones29]

Just in case anyone decides to follow your recipe-- From the original:

Correct! I did that myself but didn't feel like going into the explanation. Again, don't know what will come of the end result but excited to try it out.

 

[k2clones29]

2 weeks have passed! I filtered it out and have the result waiting for use tomorrow. The clove is coming through. Seems like a very balanced smell thus far. We'll see how it works tomorrow!

 

[rushchairman]

Just wondering how you sourced your pimenta racemosa?

 

[k2clones29]

Just wondering how you sourced your pimenta racemosa?

Got some at a local natural food store.