Spiced Blood Orange Rum Delight

This delightful cocktail is a warm and spicy twist on the classic canelazo drink. Inspired by the Ecuadorian tradition, it combines the bold flavors of blood orange juice, cinnamon, and aromatic spices with the kick of rum or aguardiente. Perfect for cozy evenings or festive gatherings, this hot spiced blood orange cocktail is sure to impress with its vibrant color and rich, comforting taste.

Spiced Blood Orange Rum Delight

A warm and spicy blood orange cocktail with a hint of rum or aguardiente, perfect for chilly nights or social gatherings.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 20 mins

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar or 1 ounce piloncillo/panela
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • A pinch of cloves
  • A pinch of star anise
  • A pinch of allspice berries
  • 1 strip of orange peel
  • 2/3 cup blood orange juice
  • 1.50 oz rum or aguardiente

Instructions

  1. In a pot, combine water, brown sugar or piloncillo, cinnamon stick, cloves, star anise, allspice berries, and orange peel.
  2. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let the sugar melt, stirring occasionally.
  3. Add blood orange juice and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
  4. Strain the mixture to remove the spices.
  5. Mix in the rum or aguardiente directly in the pot or add it to individual serving glasses.
  6. Serve the hot spiced blood orange cocktail warm.