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Pitorro

Enjoy making traditional Puerto Rican pitorro at home, a festive moonshine with fruity notes and spiced flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 8 glasses
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups of white rum
  • 1 cup of fresh fruit pineapple, mango, or guava
  • 1 cup of sugar
  • 1 tablespoon of cinnamon sticks
  • 1 teaspoon of cloves
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Large glass jar with a tight-fitting lid
  • Strainer
  • Funnel
  • Measuring cups
  • Chopping board
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Wash and chop the fresh fruit into small pieces.
  2. In a large glass jar, add the chopped fruit, sugar, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and vanilla extract.
  3. Pour the white rum over the mixture in the jar, ensuring all ingredients are submerged.
  4. Seal the jar tightly and gently shake it to dissolve the sugar and distribute the spices.
  5. Let the jar sit in a cool, dark place for at least 7 days for proper infusion.
  6. After infusion, use a strainer to separate the liquid from the solids.
  7. Using a funnel, transfer the strained pitorro into clean bottles and seal them tightly.
  8. Chill the pitorro in the refrigerator for a few hours before serving.

Notes

For a richer flavor, allow the pitorro to infuse for longer than 7 days.