Alton Brown Allspice Dram Recipe

Alton Brown Allspice Dram Recipe is made with allspice berries, navy-strength rum, and sugar. This recipe creates a bold, spiced liqueur perfect for sipping straight or mixing into holiday cocktails. It takes about 20 minutes to prepare and yields 1 quart.

Alton Brown Allspice Dram Recipe Ingredients

• 1/2 cup allspice berries
• 2 1/2 cups navy-strength rum
• 1 cup sugar

Specialized Hardware:

• Quart-sized glass jar
• Fine-mesh sieve

How To Make Alton Brown Allspice Dram Recipe

1. Toast the Berries: Heat a heavy skillet over low for 2–3 minutes. Add allspice berries and toast until fragrant, about 1 minute.
2. Crush and Steep: Roughly crush berries and combine with rum in a quart jar. Seal and shake. Steep for 10 days at room temperature.
3. Strain and Sweeten: Strain infused rum through a fine-mesh sieve into a saucepan. Add sugar and heat on low, stirring occasionally, until dissolved, about 15 minutes.
4. Cool and Store: Let the dram cool to room temperature, then transfer to a glass jar or bottle.

Recipe Tips

• Use Navy-Strength Rum: Higher proof extracts more flavor from the spices.
• Don’t Skip Toasting: It intensifies the aromatic oils in the berries.
• Store in Glass: Helps preserve flavor and avoids off-tastes from plastic.
• Let It Mature: Flavor improves over weeks in storage.
• Shake Occasionally During Steep: This helps distribute the spices evenly.

What To Serve With Allspice Dram

Allspice dram is great in tiki drinks, mulled wine, or spiked cider. Pair it with gingerbread cookies, chocolate desserts, or pour a splash into hot tea or coffee.

How To Store Allspice Dram

Room Temperature: Store in a cool, dark place in a sealed glass bottle.
Shelf Life: Can last 6 months or more thanks to its alcohol content.

Allspice Dram Nutrition Facts (per 1 oz serving)

• Calories: 110
• Total Fat: 0g
• Saturated Fat: 0g
• Carbohydrates: 11g
• Sugar: 10g
• Protein: 0g
• Sodium: 0mg

FAQs

Can I use ground allspice instead of berries?
Whole berries are best for clarity and balanced flavor. Ground will cloud the dram.

What type of rum should I use?
Use navy-strength (around 114 proof) for authentic punch and flavor extraction.

Is this safe to drink immediately?
Yes, but it tastes better after a few additional weeks of aging.

Can I use this in baking?
Absolutely—adds a spiced kick to glazes, cakes, or syrups.

How long does it keep?
Properly stored, it can last 6–12 months or more.

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• Alton Brown Ceviche
• Alton Brown Roasted Broccoli
• Alton Brown Pickled Beets