Sweet Creme de Vie

Anise seeds and 151-proof rum give this Cuban-inspired creamy drink an extra kick for those holiday parties.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 260 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 ½ cups white sugar
• 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• 1 cup water
• 4 egg yolks
• 1 teaspoon anise seeds
• 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
• 1 (750 milliliter) bottle 151 proof rum (such as Bacardi®)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring water, sugar, and anise seeds to a boil in a saucepan; lower heat to medium-low. Simmer until thick and syrupy, about 10 more minutes. Remove from heat and pour through a strainer to separate the seeds out; set syrup aside to cool slightly.

Step 2

Beat eggs yolks in a large bowl until light yellow; add rum, condensed milk, evaporated milk, and vanilla extract. Stir in syrup mixture until mixture is smooth. Pour into decorative bottles and seal tightly. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours before drinking, the longer the better.