This starfruit infused rum recipe is a fun and easy way to enjoy the light and tropical taste of starfruit in all of your favorite rum cocktails. It’s easily made with fresh starfruit, white rum, and a few days’ time!
It’s perfect to use in starfruit mojitos and starfruit daiquiris, and it’s even perfect in a tropical summer rum punch! With over 10 years of experience making drinks at home, I’ve learned a thing or two about making the best drinks.
One of my favorite ways to improve your drinks without buying a ton of extra liquors is by making your own liquor infusions at home. All you need is a large glass container for infusing and bit of time, and you’re able to create custom flavors of alcohol like this starfruit rum!
💕 why you’ll love this tropical infused rum recipe…
🤯 unexpected. Starfruit is stunning and delicious, but not a lot of people know how to use or serve it, aside from a garnish or in a fruit salad. This infusion is a great way to try a fruit that might be new to you!
🌴 tropical. Whether you’re on vacation or just ready for a vacation-state-of-mind, this infused rum is perfect for getting into the summer mood.
🎛️ versatile. You can replace the rum in nearly any cocktail with this starfruit rum, it’s even great enjoyed on the rocks!
🛒 ingredients
- starfruit – you’ll need 2 medium-sized starfruit for this recipe. Choose fruits that are deeper yellow or browned in flavor as they will be less sour than green or light yellow fruits. You can also let them ripen after you purchase them until they deepen in color.
- silver rum – silver rum is the perfect blank canvas for this infusion because it hasn’t been aged or flavored in any way. This allows the starfruit flavor to be front and center in the rum. Use a nice quality rum for this infusion, because it will be the base flavor you are going off of. Bacardi is a great rum at a great price point!
See the recipe card for the exact quantities.
🍳 instructions
1: Wash and dry your starfruit to remove any dirt or impurities.
2: Slice your starfruit and remove the seeds.
3: Place the starfruit in a jar.
4: Pour the rum overtop of the fruit.
5: Seal the jar and allow the mix to infuse in a cool dark place for 3 – 5 days, tasting the rum infusion each day to see if you like the intensity of the flavor.
6: Once the mix is finished infusing, strain the starfruit out of the rum using a find mesh sieve.
7: Using a muddler, gently crush the fruits to express more juice and rum.
8: Bottle your finished infusion and store it in the fridge for up to 6 months.
Hint: Take the time to remove the seeds from the fruit so they don’t impact the final flavor of your infusion. I’ve found that sometimes, seeds can give infusions a bitter or earthy taste that conflicts with the fruity flavor.
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💡tips & tricks for getting it right
🍽️ serving tips
How and when to serve your starfruit rum:
- starfruit daiquiri – use this rum infusion for a classic daiquiri cocktail with a starfruit twist!
- starfruit mojito – it doesn’t get more tropical than a mojito…unless you add this starfruit rum to create a starfruit mojito!
- spiked starfruit soda – add an ounce or two to this homemade starfruit soda recipe to create a simple tropical bubbly cocktail!
ℹ️ troubleshooting tips
For years, I thought longer infusions = better infusions, but that’s not the case. In fact, the longer you let something infuse, the more likely it will be too intensely flavored. When left to infuse for a week or more, the flavor can start to get way too intense and almost perfume-like. Read more about making your own infusions here at this post!
- infusion time – Make sure to taste your rum as it ages through the infusion process.Stick to around 3- 5 days for the perfect flavored rum, but you can push it up to a week.
- spoiling – If you aren’t using your rum infusion right away, store it in the fridge to keep it from spoiling. Yes, the alcohol does preserve it to some degree, but because we are dealing with produce, which can spoil, it’s better for longer-term storage to refrigerate it. It’s okay if you forget it on the counter at room temperature for a couple of days, but keep it out of warm, sunny places.
⚖️ scaling tips
The best thing about infusing liquors is that you can infuse as much or as little as you like. This makes it the perfect way to try new flavors! You can infuse 4 ounces, 8 ounces, or 24 ounces!
- To scale this recipe, use 1 starfruit per cup of liquor. So if you do half a cup of rum, use half a fruit.
♻️ substitutions & variations
♻️ substitutions
Missing an ingredient? No problem. Check out these tried-and-true substitutions, or comment below with your question. I’m here to help you troubleshoot!
- swap the liquor – you can swap out the rum for another liquor, like starfruit tequila, vodka, or even gin!
- make a liqueur – create a starfruit liqueur, similar to making a homemade limoncello!
🧰 equipment needed & storage tips
🧰 tools needed
- large glass jar Large glass jars are the best way to infuse liquor! I love using large Weck jars or Ball Canning jars because they have a wide mouth and are easy to get the starfruit in and out of. You can use two smaller jars, or cut the recipe in half if you don’t have a large enough container. I’ve even used a zip-top bag in a pinch. 😛
- muddler – A muddler will help you extract the most flavor from your starfruit! I love using my muddler from OXO because it’s easy to hold, cleans up well in the dishwasher, and is made of stainless steel and nylon so it doesn’t absorb any flavors or colors from recipes.
- fine mesh strainer – a sieve is key for separating the starfruit out of the finished rum. You can also use cheesecloth if you want to ensure that no sediment remains in the final infusion. I usually just one of the mesh sieves from this stainless steel strainer set.
- glass measuring cup a large glass measuring cup (at least a 4 cup capacity) allows you to easily strain your finished infusion. I love this set by Anchor Hocking because it includes a 1-cup, 2-cup, and 4-cup glass.
- knife and cutting board you’ll need a knife and cutting board for slicing the fruit and removing the seeds.
🫙 storage tips
Your finished infusion will last for up to 6 months when properly stored in the refrigerator. Store your finished infusions in an airtight glass bottle, like these from Bormioli Rocco. You can also store the finished infusion in the same bottle the rum originally came in.
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Starfruit Infused Rum
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Equipment
- 1 large jar
- 1 measuring glass
- 1 fine mesh sieve
- 1 muddler
Ingredients
- 180 g starfruit 2 medium sized fruit, about 1 cup sliced
- 16 ounces silver rum 2 cups, such as bacardi silver
Instructions
- Wash and dry your starfruit to remove any dirt or impurities.
- Slice your starfruit and remove the seeds.
- Place the starfruit in a jar.
- Pour the rum overtop of the fruit.
- Seal the jar and allow the mix to infuse in a cool dark place for 3 – 5 days, tasting the rum each day to see if you like the intensity of the flavor.
- Once the mix is finished infusing, strain the starfruit out of the rum using a find mesh sieve.
- Using a muddler, gently crush the fruits to express more juice and rum.
- Bottle your finished infusion and store it in the fridge for up to 6 months.
Notes
Nutrition Information
The information provided is an estimate based on an online nutrition facts calculator and actual nutrition facts may vary.
I have a starfruit tree and have been looking for more ways to use the fruit. Never thought of infusing alcohol!
Starfruit trees make SO much fruit, right?! I hope you enjoy your infusions, Jan!