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Falernum

Ingredient

Falernum

SyrupNon-Alcoholic1 cocktail

Falernum (pronounced fah-learn-um) is a sweet syrup used in Caribbean and tropical drinks. It contains flavors of almond, ginger, lime, and sometimes vanilla, cloves, and allspice. It is used in cocktails in a manner similar to orgeat syrup or can be drunk on the rocks.

The syrup form can be alcoholic or nonalcoholic.

The consistency is thick, the color can be white to light amber, and it may be clear or translucent.

Cocktails with Falernum

Corn n Oil

Corn n Oil

Añejo rum5 ingredients

Cut the half lime in half again. Add the lime, falernum, and bitters to a rocks glass. Muddle. Add the rum. (Aged Barbados rum such as Plantation 5 Year is recommended). Add ice and stir. Float the blackstrap rum on top. Serve with a straw.