Easy Vanilla Infused Rum (How to Make Vanilla Rum)
This recipe for vanilla infused rum is so easy you won’t believe it, and you'll never buy artificially flavored rums again. Infusing your own rum with real vanilla beans is a simple way to create a rich and deeply vanilla rum full of real vanilla taste!
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Equipment
- 1 pairing knife
- 1 small cutting board
- 1 infusing bottle or jar
Ingredients
- 750 mL Silver Rum preferred brand is Bacardi. Also called white rum or light rum
- 2 whole Vanilla Beans
Instructions
- Cut a vanilla bean in half.
- Make a slit down the halves of the bean.
- Gently pry the bean open with the tip of your knife or your fingers.
- Drop the beans into the bottle of rum.
- Seal the bottle shut and give it a shake.
- Place it in a dark location, like the pantry or a cabinet.
- Shake it every day, or every other day, until it darkens.
- Taste it every day, or every other day, until it reaches the flavor you like
- Use the rum once it is the flavor you like, and store it indefinitely.
- Continue to add to the bottle as you use it, to refill it. You can also add more vanilla bean pods (empty or full) as you use them in recipes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ounceCalories: 70kcalCarbohydrates: 1gFat: 0.3gSodium: 0.3mgPotassium: 1mgIron: 0.01mg
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Keyword: infused liquor, rum, vanilla