Mama Juana

A Dominican infusion of rum, red wine, and honey steeped over bark and spices.

Ingredients

  • 1 pack Don Ramon herbs and spices (750mL size)
  • 8 oz dark rum (like Brugal Añejo)
  • 5 oz sweet red wine (like a Spanish Tempranillo)
  • 3 oz honey

Instructions

Add the herbs and spices to an empty 750mL bottle. If the spices are new, condition them first: cover with red wine, let rest for 2 days, then discard the wine. Add the rum, wine, and honey, then let rest for at least a week before pouring. As the bottle empties, top it back up with a fresh blend so the spices always stay wet.

Notes

Makes a full 750mL bottle at ~24% ABV. A set of spices will last about 10 refills before it needs replacing. You can buy the Don Ramon packet on Amazon (and it's FDA approved).