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Falernum

Barbados

The golden syrup liqueur: falernum — a Barbadian spiced syrup/liqueur of lime, almonds, ginger, cloves and allspice, essential to Corn 'n' Oil and tiki classics (John D. Taylor's Velvet Falernum is the standard).

What it is

The golden syrup liqueur: falernum — a Barbadian spiced syrup/liqueur of lime, almonds, ginger, cloves and allspice, essential to Corn 'n' Oil and tiki classics (John D. Taylor's Velvet Falernum is the standard). Origins: falernum appears in Barbados by the 1800s (its name may riff on Falernian wine); punch houses made it famous. Made from: rum base (in liqueur versions), lime, almond, ginger, spices, sugar. How it's made: 1) Infuse the spices and lime in rum. 2) Sweeten to syrup balance. 3) Bottle (alcoholic ~11% or syrup 0%). Served: in Corn 'n' Oil (falernum + aged rum + lime + bitters), swizzles and punches. Flavor: ginger-lime spice, almond roundness. Strength: 0-11%. Culture: falernum is the Bajan secret handshake of the cocktail world. See also: Barbados Rum.

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