Created by dienia b on August 4, 2022
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