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Pitorro

A delightful homemade spirit from Puerto Rico infused with local fruits and flavors.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 14 days
Total Time 14 days 10 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 liter of white rum
  • 2 cups of chopped fruit pineapple, mango, or guava
  • 1 cup of brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon of cinnamon sticks
  • 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Large glass jar with a lid
  • Strainer or cheesecloth
  • Funnel
  • Bottle for storage
  • Measuring cup

Method
 

  1. Chop your choice of fruits into small pieces.
  2. In a large glass jar, combine the chopped fruit, brown sugar, cinnamon sticks, and vanilla extract.
  3. Pour the white rum over the fruit mixture until fully submerged.
  4. Seal the jar tightly with its lid and give it a gentle shake.
  5. Store the jar in a cool, dark place for at least two weeks.
  6. After the infusion period, strain the mixture using a strainer or cheesecloth.
  7. Use a funnel to pour the strained liquid into a clean bottle.
  8. Chill the Pitorro before serving.

Notes

Pitorro improves with time; making it a few weeks in advance is ideal.