While salivating over the latest issue of Saveur (March 2008) I found a recipe for infused rum. In the article the author describes a popular cordial in Madagascar known as The 44. The instructions for creating this rum-infused concoction are advanced so pay careful attention (wink):
The 44 Cordial
Take a Navel orange and deeply pierce it with a paring knife 44 times.
Stuff 44 coffee beans into the slits.
Place the orange in a large widemouthed jar (that has a tight seal) and add one liter of white rum.
Add 44 teaspoons of sugar, seal and store in a cool dark place for - you got it - 44 days.
I think we can handle that!
I'm going to make the French version, called a Quarante-Quatre, which calls for 44 whole cloves instead of coffee beans. I have enough energy already.
I think a rum tasting party in 44 days is in order, don't you? My new Polynesian shot glasses are ready.
I'll keep you all posted...
While salivating over the latest issue of Saveur (March 2008) I found a recipe for infused rum. In the article the author describes a popular cordial in Madagascar known as The 44. The instructions for creating this rum-infused concoction are advanced so pay careful attention (wink):
The 44 Cordial
Take a Navel orange and deeply pierce it with a paring knife 44 times.
Stuff 44 coffee beans into the slits.
Place the orange in a large widemouthed jar (that has a tight seal) and add one liter of white rum.
Add 44 teaspoons of sugar, seal and store in a cool dark place for - you got it - 44 days.
I think we can handle that!
I'm going to make the French version, called a Quarante-Quatre, which calls for 44 whole cloves instead of coffee beans. I have enough energy already.
I think a rum tasting party in 44 days is in order, don't you? My new Polynesian shot glasses are ready.
I'll keep you all posted...