Ingredient

Allspice

A single dried berry that tastes of cinnamon, clove and nutmeg at once - the workhorse of Caribbean rum punches and many spiced bitters.

Flavour profile

  • Compound-spiced
  • Clove-like
  • Cinnamon-edged
  • Aromatic
  • Warming
A small pile of dark allspice berries on a wooden table

Allspice is the all-in-one spice when you are not in the mood to think about ratios. A few crushed berries in a pan of warm rum gets you most of the way to a proper spiced rum drink; pimento dram (the allspice liqueur) is the same idea in liquid form. Whole berries store almost indefinitely; ground allspice goes flat fast.

Recipes featuring allspice

Allspice rum warmer in a heatproof mug with cinnamon stick and lemon peel
Spiced Cocktails

Allspice Rum Warmer

A rich dark rum mug spiked with allspice dram and warm apple juice, finished with lemon and a cinnamon stick for a cosy winter sip.

Total 7 minutes
Mugs of warm spiced rum punch with orange slices, cinnamon sticks and whole cloves.
Warm Cocktails

Spiced Rum Punch

A warming punch of spiced rum, apple and orange juice and citrus, mulled with cinnamon, clove and allspice - generous, fruity and made for sharing.

Total 17 minutes
Fish House Punch in a glass bowl with lemon slices over a large block of ice
Winter Punches

Fish House Punch

A heritage Philadelphia punch of dark rum, brandy and peach brandy stretched with strong black tea, lemon and sugar over a single block of ice.

Total 12 hours 30 minutes

Every recipe with allspice (9)