Hot Buttered Rum Recipe

Homemade Hot Buttered Rum

Today is National Hot Buttered Rum Day. With the freezing temperatures so many states are experiencing, I thought some of you may enjoy a warm cocktail. Here’s a classic hot buttered rum recipe that is naturally gluten free. Rum is derived from sugar. Just like coffee, you have the option of adding a bit of cream. I enjoy a cinnamon stick. This drink has been enjoyed since the colonial days. I hope you will enjoy its caramel flavor and winter spices. Continue reading “Hot Buttered Rum Recipe”

Homemade Gluten Free Banana Liqueur Recipe

Homemade Gluten Free Banana Liqueur

Gluten Free Banana Liqueur

An incredible gluten free banana liqueur recipe that will knock your socks off because it is so easy to make and is so delicious!
Course Adult Beverage
Cuisine American
Ingredient Keyword banana, breadcrumbs, simple syrup
Prep Time 7 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 4 days 47 minutes
Servings 2 cups (16 fluid ounces)

Ingredients

For the Liqueur:

  • 2 small ripe bananas peeled, sliced and roughly chopped
  • 1-1/3 cups light rum
  • 1 cup simple syrup see below

For the Simple Syrup:

  • Simple Syrup Recipe See above link

Instructions

  1. Place the banana in a glass jar, add rum, screw the lid on tightly, and shake. Allow mixture to rest for 4 days, shaking about once a day. (Don't worry if you forget a day or two. Don't worry if it looks brown.)
  2. Any day prior to day 4, make the simple syrup and heat to about 205°F or until a light syrup forms, similar to the syrup in canned fruit. Refrigerate until chilled. (Make the entire recipe. It's great to have on hand for making cocktails ,creating moisture in other recipes, and basting cake layers to soften crust or edges.)
  3. Pour the chilled simple syrup into the banana mixture, cover, and shake to combine.
  4. On day 4 or 5 strain the mixture using a fine mesh strainer. Discard the banana pieces.
  5. Line the strainer with 6 - 8 layers of cheesecloth. Strain the mixture again. (It will no longer be cloudy.) Store in the refrigerator 2 to 3 months. Shake before pouring. Use in a classic bananas foster recipe or serve as a dessert liqueur.
  6. Store in an air-tight container in the refrigerator. While I do not advise it, I kept mine for as long as 2 years in the refrigerator and it was still delicious, though a little brown in color.

Tips

*Some makers of rum age it in barrels that were previously used to age whiskey. If you are extremely sensitive to gluten (cannot tolerate the allowed less than 20 parts per million), you should avoid such brands of rum. Check with each manufacturer.

I used overly ripe bananas and it still turned out very well. If your bananas are brown, the color of the liqueur may be a little darker/tanish yellow.

Gluten Free Cosmopolitan Recipe with a Twist

Gluten Free Cosmopolitan Cocktail

There’s more than one twist to this cosmo (cosmolitan cocktail) recipe. It definitely contains citrus (know as a cocktail with a twist of lemon or lime). Then there’s the twisted lemon orange or lemon rind used as garnish. However, the main twist in this recipe is the use of pomegrantate juice (which is optional).  To make a great tasting cosmo, a recipe should contain plenty of citrus juice. It truly is key. However, it tends to make the cosmo less red. To brighten and deepen that red color, add some pomegranate juice. You’ll not only add color but plenty of antioxidants. It makes the perfect Thanksgiving cocktail, though it is served year round. Cheers! Continue reading “Gluten Free Cosmopolitan Recipe with a Twist”

How to Make a Simple Syrup

Simple Syrup for Cocktails and Desserts

Simple syrup may be used in cocktails and desserts. You will find desserts that need a thick glossy color and all sorbet recipes call for simple syrup. Using simple syrup along with your desired flavor of flavoring or extract can replace expensive cocktail mixes. Add some soda water and you have yourself homemade soda! Learn how to make a simple syrup.  It’s easy and only calls for sugar and water. Continue reading “How to Make a Simple Syrup”