Hoppy Days Botanical Blend – PEG LEG Spiced Rum Mix

Our Peg Leg Spiced Rum Mix creates a classic spiced rum in the style of your seafaring favourites. Allspice, vanilla, cinnamon, star anise, dried ginger and orange come together to create a perfect balance of sweet and spicy to add another dimension to your aged rum. This blend is designed to be paired with the rum essence of your choosing or a straight molasses wash. Steep in your favourite spirit for 2 days or up to a week to infuse the flavour from the spices. Makes 2 litres of OP Rum but can be diluted down to your desired intensity.

Preparation:
Split the vanilla beans with a knife and (optionally) bruise the allspice berries and star anise with a mortar and pestle before adding to your botanical basket or steeping in your rum using one of the methods below:

• Method 1 (Maceration):
  Soak in rum – 2 litres at 50% ABV or higher is ideal – for at least 48hours and up to one week before transfering the spiced rum through a strainer or cheese cloth.
• Method 2 (Vapour Infusion):
  Complete a stripping run of your rum wash then prepare your Spiced Rum Mix in a botanical basket (or muslin cloth) and proceed with a spirit run for a mild and refined flavour.