Celebrate the ritual of enjoying a classic cocktail, but without the alcohol, when you make this zero-proof spiced rum alternative. It’s the perfect swap in any of your favorite dark rum drinks when you are looking for something a little lighter but still spicy and full of flavor!
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Zero-Proof Spiced Rum
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups (20oz) water
- ¼ cup molasses
- 1 star anise
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 10-15 whole black peppercorns
- 8-10 allspice berries
- 8-10 whole cloves
- Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- 3-4 dashes orange bitters
- 1-2 dashes cardamom extract
- 1-2 drops liquid smoke (optional)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combined the water and molasses. Heat over medium high, stirring to combine until boiling.
Add in the anise, cinnamon, cloves, allspice, and peppercorns. Continue boiling for 3 minutes, then turn off the heat. Stir in the red pepper flakes, cover the pan loosely, and set it aside to infuse for at least an hour.
After infusing, taste to see if you like the level of spice. You can continue infusing for up to a day if you'd like more spice flavor.
Pour the liquid through a fine mesh strainer into a mason jar. Add in the vanilla, bitters, extract and liquid smoke if desired. Stir to combine.
Notes
Store this non-alcoholic rum alternative in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to two weeks.
Makes approximately 2 ½ cups
