Allspice Dram Liquor Copycat

Step 1: Crush allspice berries in a mortar and pestles

Step 2: You want coarse, large pieces and not a fine grind.

Step 3: Place crushed allspice in a sealable glass jar and pour rum on top.

Step 4: Seal the jar and shake well.

Step 5: Let this mixture steep for 4 days, shaking daily.

Step 6: On day 9

Step 7: Break up the cinnamon stick and add it to the mixture.

Step 8: After 12 days total steeping , strain out the solids through a fine-mesh strainer.

Step 9: Then strain again through a coffee filter into your final bottle or jar.

Step 10: Heat water and sugar on medium until boiling, stirring to dissolve, about 5 minutes.

Step 11: Let syrup cool, then add it to the strained allspice infusion.

Step 12: Shake and let rest for a minimum of 2 days before using