St Elizabeth Allspice Dram West Indies Rum

St. Elizabeth Allspice Dram (aka Pimento Dram) is a rich, warming Jamaican liqueur—built on smoky pot‑still rum and infused with allspice berries, delivering vibrant flavors of clove, cinnamon, nutmeg, and pepper, perfect for cocktails, punches, and culinary uses.

🌎 Origins & Style

• Classic rum-based liqueur hailing from Jamaica, steeped in tradition since the 1850s 

• Made by steeping allspice (“pimento”) berries in smoky Jamaican pot‑still rum, producing a unique spicy-rum spirit at 45 proof (22.5% ABV) 

👃 Aroma & Flavor

• Nose: Electric clove and potent baking spices dominate, with cinnamon, nutmeg, and pepper adding layers 

• Palate: Rich, syrupy mouthfeel; heavy brown-sugar sweetness complemented by drying spice and peppery warmth 

• Finish: Long, warm, and spiced—each sip ends in lingering clove, black pepper, and molasses-like depth 

🥃 Uses & Versatility

• Iconic in classic cocktails, especially Tiki-style punches and the bourbon-based Lion’s Tail 

• Boosts complexity in everything from Old Fashioneds and mulled wines to coffee, cider, and hot toddies 

• A dash adds aromatic drama to both beverages and savory cooking—think marinades, curries, whipped cream, or jerk glazes 

⭐ Community Praise

• Highly rated for its bold spice and balanced dryness:

  “Sweet at first but the allspice… leaves you with a bit of a drier spice at the finish.” 

• Drinkhacker gave it an A–, noting its powerful clove nose and heavy brown sugar sweetness—“Use sparingly—but sip straight at your own peril.” 

✅ Final Take

St. Elizabeth Allspice Dram is a must-have spice liqueur—fiery yet sweet, richly aromatic, and endlessly versatile. It's the secret weapon in any winter cocktail cabinet: use it to bring warmth and depth to drinks, desserts, and savory dishes. Just a small splash goes a long way.

"This exceptional rum-based liqueur is flavored with the allspice berry, prized for its complex flavor of clove, cinnamon, nutmeg and pepper that dazzles the palate. Known in classic cocktails as "Pimento Dram", St. Elizabeth Allspice Liqueur is an excellent addition to classic cocktails, mulled wine, and an array of punches."

🦁 1. The Lion’s Tail (a bourbon-spice classic)

A Prohibition-era gem with warming complexity.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz Bourbon

• 0.5 oz Allspice Dram

• 0.5 oz fresh lime juice

• 0.25 oz simple syrup (optional, to taste)

• 2 dashes Angostura bitters

Instructions:
Shake all ingredients with ice, strain into a coupe. Garnish with a lime twist.

🍊 2. Holiday Old Fashioned

An allspice twist on the classic.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz Rye or Bourbon

• 0.25 oz Allspice Dram

• 1 barspoon demerara syrup (optional)

• 2 dashes orange bitters

Instructions:
Stir with ice and strain into a rocks glass over a large cube. Garnish with an orange peel and clove-studded cherry.

🍍 3. Kingston Negroni (Jamaican Negroni riff)

Tropical and spiced, with a bitter twist.

Ingredients:

• 1 oz Jamaican rum (e.g. Smith & Cross)

• 1 oz sweet vermouth

• 1 oz Campari

• 0.25 oz Allspice Dram

Instructions:
Stir with ice and strain over rocks. Garnish with a pineapple wedge or orange twist.

🍏 4. Spiced Apple Cider Punch (perfect for a batch)

Ingredients (serves ~6):

• 12 oz apple cider

• 6 oz aged rum or bourbon

• 1.5 oz Allspice Dram

• 1 oz lemon juice

• Dash of cinnamon or grated nutmeg

Instructions:
Warm gently on the stove or serve chilled over ice. Garnish with apple slices and cinnamon sticks.

☕ 5. Hot Dram Toddy

Ingredients:

• 1.5 oz bourbon or dark rum

• 0.5 oz Allspice Dram

• 0.5 oz lemon juice

• 0.25 oz honey syrup (1:1)

• 4 oz hot water

Instructions:
Build in a mug, stir gently. Garnish with a lemon wheel and clove.