Pineapple Ginger Infused Rum Food

HOW TO MAKE PINEAPPLE GINGER RUM

Steps:

• Peel and cut the pineapple into chunks.
• Peel and roughly chop the fresh ginger root.
• Zest an orange, lemon and lime.
• First place the pineapple pieces, ginger root, citrus zest and star anise into a large jar. Or divide the ingredeints between 2 wide mouth quart mason jars.
• Once you have filled your container with all of the fruit, spices and citrus zest pour the entire 750 ml bottle of rum into the jar/jars. Cover the jar with a lid and shake the jar or you can also use a wooden spoon to mix the ingredients.
• Place the jar in the refrigerator. Keep refrigerated for at least two weeks.
• After two weeks pour the contents of the jar through a fine mesh strainer that has been placed over a large bowl.
• Pour the infused rum into clean containers. Keep the Pineapple Ginger Rum refrigerated until ready to use.
• Consume within 2 to 3 weeks.

FRESH PINEAPPLE RUM

Steps:

• Place pineapple in a large glass container. Pour in rum, covering pineapple completely.
• Store container on a cool, dark shelf, stirring and tasting once a day, until rum reaches desired flavor, at least 1 week but preferably 2.
• Strain out pineapple before serving.

PINEAPPLE-GINGER AGUA FRESCA

Steps:

• Puree pineapple, 1 cup water, and sugar in blender in batches until smooth. Pour into 8-cup measuring cup. Mix in 3 cups water and 2 teaspoons ginger. Cover; chill until cold, about 4 hours. Strain pineapple mixture into pitcher, pressing on solids in strainer. Add more ginger to taste. Fill tall glasses with ice. Pour agua fresca over.

PINEAPPLE AND GINGER SMOOTHIE

Steps:

• Blend pineapple, ginger, yogurt, pineapple juice, cinnamon, and ice (if using fresh pineapple).

PINEAPPLE-GINGER INFUSED RUM

Steps:

• In a 2-quart glass jar with a lid, combine pineapple, ginger, and rum. Refrigerate 1 to 2 weeks, gently shaking jar each day, until rum is flavored to taste. Strain rum through a fine-mesh sieve into an airtight glass container and refrigerate, up to 2 months.

PINEAPPLE-INFUSED RUM

Steps:

• Put pineapple chunks into a tall, glass, air-tight container.
• Pour rum over pineapple, covering completely, and seal container. Set aside and do not disturb.
• Allow the pineapple and rum to soak together for 1-2 weeks, lightly shaking and turning the container over a few times once per day.
• Once the infusion is complete, drain the liquor from the pineapple and store in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 months.

PINEAPPLE-INFUSED VODKA

Steps:

• Stack pineapple slices in a circle around the edges of a large glass jar, leaving the center open. Pour vodka into jar, completely covering pineapple. Seal jar and store in a cool, dark place for 10 days.
• Remove pineapple and strain vodka through a mesh strainer back into a jar; seal and refrigerate.

RUM-INFUSED GRILLED PINEAPPLE

Steps:

• Preheat grill to medium high.
• Peel pineapple and cut crosswise into 6 slices.
• In a small bowl, mix rum and sugar.
• Place pineapple in a bowl and drizzle the rum/sugar over the slices.
• Stir well so every piece gets coated (may let stand for 3-5 minutes, to absorb flavors.).
• On a medium hot grill, place the slices for about 5-8 minutes, turning once. Remember to watch closely since the sugars can burn and become overly charred.
• Top with your favorite Ice cream and some whipped topping. (or fresh whipped cream!).

PINEAPPLE GINGER MOJITO

Steps:

• To make the pineapple-rum: Peel, core and slice pineapple and pack into a glass container with a cover. Add rum to completely cover pineapple. Seal container and store in a cool place for four to five days. Taste rum occasionally to check progress. When rum has reached the desired flavor, strain it through a sieve, bottle, and refrigerate for up to two weeks. Yields one liter.
• To make ginger syrup: In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, bring water and ginger to a boil. Add sugar, stirring until dissolved. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 hour. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature. Strain through a sieve, bottle, and refrigerate for up to one month. Yields approximately 3 cups.
• To make mojito: In a 14-oz glass, muddle spearmint, lime juice, and ginger syrup, to release the spearmint oils without tearing the leaves. Fill the glass with crushed ice, and add pineapple-infused rum. Stir the drink to incorporate the flavors and coat the ice. Add more crushed ice, stir again, top with soda water, and stir once. Garnish with a sprig of mint and spear of pineapple.

HOW TO MAKE INFUSED LIQUORS (5 WAYS)

Steps:

• Wash and slice strawberries. Add to clean glass jar with vanilla beans, top with vodka and seal with airtight lid.
• Store in cool, dark place for at least 3 days, but up to a week. Strain into a measuring cup or glass bowl through a fine mesh sieve and discard strawberries and vanilla bean. You may need to strain a few times or use a cheesecloth to remove all sediment. Seal in clean jar and store in pantry.
• Core and slice pineapple. Add to clean glass jar, top with rum and seal with airtight lid.
• Store in cool, dark place for at least 3 days, but up to a week. Strain into a measuring cup or glass bowl through a fine mesh sieve and discard pineapple. You may need to strain a few times or use a cheesecloth to remove all sediment. Seal in clean jar and store in pantry.
• Slice jalapeños and limes. Add to clean glass jar, top with tequila and seal with airtight lid.
• Store in cool, dark place for at least 12 hours, but up to 48 hours. Strain into a measuring cup or glass bowl through a fine mesh sieve and discard jalapeños and limes. You may need to strain a few times or use a cheesecloth to remove all sediment. Seal in clean jar and store in pantry.
• Add cranberries, orange and cinnamon sticks to clean glass jar, top with whiskey and seal with airtight lid.
• Store in cool, dark place for at least 3 days, but up to a week. Strain into a measuring cup or glass bowl through a fine mesh sieve and discard cranberries, oranges and cinnamon. You may need to strain a few times or use a cheesecloth to remove all sediment. Seal in clean jar and store in pantry.
• Add lemon, ginger and cardamom pods to clean glass jar, top with gin and seal with airtight lid.
• Store in cool, dark place for at least 3 days, but up to a week. Strain into a measuring cup or glass bowl through a fine mesh sieve and discard lemon, cardamom and ginger. You may need to strain a few times or use a cheesecloth to remove all sediment. Seal in clean jar and store in pantry.