Banana and Vanilla Infused Rum

Banana and Vanilla Infused Rum

Ingredients

• 1 liter of 50° white rum
• 4 ripe bananas
• 1 lime
• 1 orange
• 90g of grated coconut
• 120g of acacia honey
• 2 tablespoons of maple syrup
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 1 vanilla bean

Preparation steps

1. Peel the bananas and cut them into thick slices.
2. Wash the lime and orange, then cut them into quarters.
3. Split the vanilla bean in half lengthwise.
4. Take a large airtight glass container, preferably a jar.
5. Place the banana slices at the bottom of the jar.
6. Add the lime and orange quarters on top.
7. Incorporate the acacia honey and maple syrup into the jar.
8. Add the cinnamon sticks and the split vanilla bean.
9. Cover everything with the grated coconut.
10. Gently pour the rum into the jar, trying to submerge all the ingredients.
11. Seal the container tightly.
12. Place the jar in a dark and cool place for at least one month to allow for maceration.
13. After the maceration period, strain the flavored rum into a clean bottle.
14. Store it in a cool place and serve according to your preference.
15. Tip : To intensify the flavors, let the rum age for as long as possible. The cinnamon will add a spicy dimension over time.