What is Falernum?
In this weeks video, I wanted to take a look at one of my favourite Rum Cocktail ingredients. Falernum! So what you may be thinking is Falernum?! In simple terms, Falernum is an alcoholic Syrup, traditionally from the Caribbean with many ilands having their own recipes for it. But the big famous one is Bajan. That's Barbados to you and me.
Falernum Flavours can vary a little, but in the main, it is a Limey Citrus Liqueur with Almond, Clove, Ginger and Nutmeg amongst other native island spices. Take my 2 brands for example. One Bajan. One actually German. The Bajan one, John D Taylor's Velvet Falernum is a lower ABV and not as punchy on the Spice. There's definitely Lime and Almond and a touch of Cinnamon. However the German Brand, The Bitter Truth, the Ginger really outpunches the Citrus and Almond and gives a very different finish.
Are they Interchangebale?
YES
Do they give the same results in Cocktails?
No. Nooooooo. Nope!
Which Falernum is best?
Honestly, I love them both. As long as you understand the difference and what finish you're looking for, both will serve you equally well!
So let's crack on with the Cocktails;
Easy Rum Cocktail Recipes with Falernum;
Corn n Oil
Glass; Tin Can Glass
45ml Plantation Barbados Rum
15ml John D Taylors Velvet Falernum
2 Dashes Angostura Bitters
15ml Plantation OFTD Rum Floated
Garnish; Lime
Rum Swizzle
Glass; Tiki Old Fashioned
60ml Plantation Barbados Rum
22.5ml John D Taylors Velvet Falernum
10ml Lime Juice
10ml Lemon Juice
15ml Muscovado Syrup
1 dash Angostura Bitters
Garnish; Mint, Dehydrated Lime
StB Mai Tai
Glass; Soho Julep
30ml Plantation Barbados Rum
30ml Plantation Stiggins Fancy Pineapple Rum
10ml Plantation OFTD Rum
15ml Giffard Caribbean Pineapple
10ml Orgeat Syrup
15ml John D Taylors Velvet Falernum
2 Dashes Ms Betters Pineapple & Star Anise Bitters
Garnish; Pineapple Leaves, Dehydrated Pineapple
Jungle Hunt
Glass; Ypsilon Double Old Fashioned
30ml Plantation Stiggins Fancy Pineapple Rum
30ml Jagermeister
15ml Bitter Truth Golden Falernum
10ml Cinnamon Syrup
45ml Pineapple Juice
15ml Lemon Juice
2 Dashes Mrs Betters Pineapple & Star Anise Bitters
Garnish; Pineapple Leaves, Mint
Three Dots & a Dash
Glass; Deuce Tiki Mug
30ml Plantation Barbados Rum
30ml Plantation OD Rum
15ml Bitter Truth Golden Falernum
15ml Honey Syrup
5ml Bitter Truth Pimento Dram
15ml Lime Juice
15ml Orange Juice
1 Dash Angostura Bitters
Garnish; Dehydrated Orange & Maraschino Cherry
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