How to Make Bay Rum
Bay rum is a cologne and aftershave that was very popular in the late 1800s and early 1900s. The ingredients of bay rum recall its Caribbean and colonial roots with oil extracted from the West Indian bay tree and rum from the tropical cane fields. Today, there are several companies in the UK and Caribbean that have proprietary recipes for Bay Rum, but it is also possible to make this classic scent at home. Many of the essential oils listed here are available in bulk from online wholesalers like Wellington Fragrance Co and Essential Wholesale. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- ½ cup of vodka
- 2 bay leaves
- 3 tablespoons of Dark Jamaican rum
- 1 cinnamon stick, whole
- 1/2 teaspoon of allspice, whole
- 10 drops of orange essential oil
- 10 drops of clove bud essential oil
- 50 drops of bay essential oil
Instructions
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Combine the vodka, rum, and essential oils in a clean glass bottle or jar with a screw top.
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Combine the bay leaves, cinnamon stick and allspice and then add them to the rum mixture.
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Put the top on the bottle and shake lightly.
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Store the bottle in a cool, dark place for two weeks.
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Strain the liquid into a new container, discarding the solids.
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Store in a cool, dry place and use as you would any other cologne or aftershave.
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Tips & Warnings
Glass utensils are best for mixing perfumes. Metal can cause a chemical reaction with the essential oils while wood and plastic absorb smells. If using plastic utensils with essential oils, clean the utensils with alcohol immediately after use.
