ISO help w/clove and allspice in spiced rum

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ottenm

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I found a recipe I'd like to try for homemade spiced rum. It includes whole cloves and allspice berries. Any thoughts on substituting the ground versions (which I already have)?


Thanks for any feedback!
 
i tried it once - i think it was called Christmas rum? the ground stuff won't work right. you want hunks of stuff to give off a flavor.
 
One of the advantages of the whole stuff is that it's easy to pull out of the drink before you serve it. I think ground spices would make the drink gritty.
 
I've been thinking about the ground spices. Would have to seal tightly in a coffee filter or two and then place in a tea ball before using it. Also figure out how much to use, you would not be able to use the same amount as the whole spices.
 
Thanks a million to all!! Great suggestions, and decided to try it first with whole cloves and allspice berries. It takes a few days, so fingers crossed!
Thanks again, so helpful to get feedback and guidance!
Mike
 
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