Pack a bag, we're going on an adventure. A flavor adventure with falernum cocktails! Don't forget your sunscreen because we're going straight to the Caribbean with falernum mai tais, a rum old-fashioned that tastes like rays of sunshine, and an out-of-this-world drink. And that's not all. Falernum syrup cocktails will not only change how you make drinks, it'll add a little taste of island life to any cocktail you make. Let's get shaking!
Falernum Mai Tai
It's the tropical rum cocktail that just about needs no introduction unless this is new to you. And if that's the truth, you are the luckiest. That first sip of this falernum cocktail will change your world.
Ingredients
- 1½ ounces white rum
- ¾ ounce orange liqueur
- ¾ ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
- ¾ ounce falernum syrup
- Pebble ice
- ½ ounce dark rum float
- Orange slice, cherry, and cocktail umbrella for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, rum, orange liqueur, lime juice, and falernum syrup.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into a rocks glass over pebble ice.
- Slowly float dark rum by pouring over the back of a bar spoon.
- Do not stir.
- Garnish with an orange slice, cherry, and cocktail umbrella.
Three Dots and a Dash
Admittedly this falernum cocktail is a bit of a grocery list. Put your hesitation aside and start grabbing your supplies. You won't be sorry.
Ingredients
- 1½ ounces VSOP rum
- ½ ounce aged rum
- ½ ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
- ½ ounce freshly squeezed orange juice
- ½ ounce falernum syrup
- ½ ounce honey syrup
- ¼ once dram liqueur
- 1-3 dashes aromatic bitters
- Crushed ice
- Pineapple leaf, pineapple wedge, and cocktail cherry for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add rums, juices, syrups, and bitters.
- Shake well to blend and chill.
- Strain into a rocks glass over crushed ice.
- Garnish with a pineapple leaf, pineapple wedge, and cocktail cherry, piercing together on a cocktail skewer.
Zombie
Several rums with falernum syrup and, of course, Donn's mix will send you straight into zombie mode if you drink too many of these falernum drinks.
Rum Old-Fashioned
The rum old-fashioned is there for you on those days when you want your usual, but you're also itching for something a little unexpected.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces dark rum
- ½ ounce falernum syrup
- 3-4 dashes orange bitters
- 2-3 dashes aromatic bitters
- Ice
- Orange peel for garnish
Instructions
- In a mixing glass, add ice, dark rum, falernum syrup, and bitters.
- Stir rapidly to chill.
- Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
- Garnish with an orange peel.
Mango Mai Tai
Mai tai but make it juicy with a hearty dose of mango and substitute falernum for the orgeat. No one blames you if you want to drink this with your shades on. It's hard not to when your cocktail is a glass of sunshine.
Rum Swizzle
If you happen to have a swizzle stick on hand, you can whip up this drink with rapid stirring in the glass. For the rest of us, a cocktail shaker makes just as delicious of a falernum cocktail.
Ingredients
- 1 ounce black rum
- 1 ounce gold rum
- 2 ounces pineapple juice
- 1 ounce freshly squeezed orange juice
- ¾ ounce falernum
- 4-5 dashes molasses bitters
- Ice
- Pineapple leaf and lemon wheel for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, rums, juices, falernum, and bitters.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
- Garnish with a pineapple leaf and lemon wheel.
Falernum Daiquiri
It's time you added to your daiquiri menu, and the falernum daiquiri should absolutely be your next addition.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces light rum
- 1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
- ¾ ounce falernum syrup
- Ice
- Lime wedge for garnish
Instructions
- Chill a martini glass or coupe.
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, rum, lime juice, and falernum syrup.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into the chilled glass.
- Garnish with a lime wedge.
Corn’n’Oil
We'll admit, this cocktail name is not only misleading but quite offputting. But we're here to assure you that this unassuming falernum cocktail is a five-star drink.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces blackstrap rum
- ¾ ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
- ¾ ounce falernum syrup
- 3-4 dashes aromatic bitters
- Ice
- Mint sprig for garnish
Instructions
- In a mixing glass, add ice, blackstrap rum, lime juice, falernum, and bitters.
- Stir rapidly to chill.
- Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
- Garnish with a mint sprig.
Saturn
Rum isn't the only player in the falernum cocktail world. Mix it up with a bit of gin for a cocktail that's outta this world.
Ingredients
- 1½ ounces gin
- ¾ ounce passion fruit juice
- ½ ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
- ½ ounce falernum syrup
- Ice
- Lime wedge for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, gin, passion fruit juice, lemon juice, and falernum.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
- Garnish with a lime wedge.
Falernum Cocktails: The Right Diagnosis
Falernum isn't some elbow or knee injury, falernum is a spicy almondy joy with citrus and rum. With just a splash, hearty or otherwise, this nutty syrup can give your falernum cocktail that elusive taste of sunshine. Don't forget to share your newfound treasure.
