How to Use Falernum Syrup in Tiki Cocktails
Falernum syrup is the ultimate ingredient for adding a spicy-sweet touch to Tiki cocktails, bringing out layers of flavor that take tropical drinks to the next level. With hints of clove, ginger, lime, and almond, falernum adds a delicious complexity that’s both refreshing and exotic. It’s a staple in classic Tiki cocktails, and Liquid Alchemist’s Falernum Syrup makes it easy to incorporate this unique flavor profile into your cocktail game.
Why Use Falernum Syrup in Tiki Cocktails?
The beauty of falernum syrup is its blend of warm spices and sweetness, which perfectly complements the rich flavors of rum, pineapple, and other tropical ingredients commonly found in Tiki cocktails. Whether you’re crafting a cocktail with rum, gin, or even bourbon, a splash of falernum brings a tropical twist with a hint of spice.
Let’s look at a few Tiki cocktails that showcase how falernum can bring out bold flavors and add depth to each sip.
Saturn
The Saturn cocktail is a Tiki classic that surprisingly uses gin instead of rum. This cocktail combines gin with Liquid Alchemist Falernum, passion fruit, almond orgeat, and lemon juice for a tropical twist on a sour. The result is a bright, citrusy drink with a smooth, nutty finish from the orgeat and a hint of spice from the falernum. Serve it over crushed ice in a Tiki mug, and garnish with a skewered lime zest-wrapped cherry for the perfect look.
Ingredients:
1 ½ oz Gin
¼ oz Liquid Alchemist Falernum
½ oz Liquid Alchemist Passion Fruit
½ oz Liquid Alchemist Almond Orgeat
½ oz Fresh Lemon Juice
Iron Ranger
This bourbon-based Tiki drink brings out the bold flavors of pineapple and lemon, rounded out by the spiced sweetness of falernum. The Iron Ranger is a refreshing choice for Tiki fans looking for a twist on traditional rum-based cocktails. With a garnish of cinnamon and mint, it’s aromatic and vibrant.
Ingredients:
2 oz Bourbon
¾ oz Liquid Alchemist Falernum
1 oz Pineapple Juice
¾ oz Lemon Juice
2 dashes Angostura Bitters
Corn 'n Oil
The Corn ‘n Oil is a simple yet satisfying Tiki drink with a bold, rich taste. It combines Barbados rum and Liquid Alchemist Falernum for a sweet and spicy balance, finished with a couple of dashes of Angostura bitters. Serve it in an Old Fashioned glass over crushed ice, and you have a sophisticated Tiki drink that’s both easy and impressive.
Ingredients:
2 oz Barbados Rum
½ oz Liquid Alchemist Falernum
2 dash Angostura Bitters
Whether you’re hosting a Tiki night or just experimenting with tropical flavors, falernum syrup is a must-have for adding depth and complexity to your cocktails.
