Mamajuana Recipe
Learn how to make Mamajuana, the iconic Dominican drink. This flavorful herbal-infused rum recipe is easy to prepare and perfect for sharing!
Ingredients
- 1 bottle (750 ml) dark rum
- 1 cup red wine
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 pre-packaged Mamajuana herb mix (available online or at specialty stores)
- Optional: cinnamon sticks, cloves, star anise, or ginger for added flavor
Instructions
- Rinse the Mamajuana herb mix thoroughly with warm water to remove any impurities.
- Place the herbs in a clean glass jar or bottle large enough to hold all ingredients.
- Pour in the red wine, ensuring the herbs are fully submerged. Let the mixture sit for 1-2 days to season the herbs.
- After 1-2 days, discard the wine (this step removes bitterness from the herbs).
- Add the dark rum, honey, and fresh red wine to the jar with the seasoned herbs.
- Seal the jar or bottle tightly and shake gently to combine.
- Allow the mixture to infuse for at least 5 days, shaking occasionally.
- Once infused, strain the Mamajuana into a clean bottle, discarding the herbs if desired, or leave them for continued infusion.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy responsibly!
Notes
- The flavor improves with time. Some prefer to let Mamajuana infuse for weeks or even months.
- Reuse the herbs for multiple batches, refreshing the wine, rum, and honey as needed.
- Store in a cool, dark place for the best results.