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Christmas Falernum Cocktails: Festive Cocktails to Spice Up Your Holiday Season
This holiday season, bring warmth and cheer to your gatherings with cocktails that feature the exotic, spicy sweetness of Falernum Syrup. Falernum is a key ingredient in Tiki cocktails, but its combination of clove, lime, and almond notes makes it perfect for winter drinks, too. Here’s how to mix up four delicious Christmas Falernum cocktails that will wow your guests with unique flavors and holiday spirit.
Winter Old Fashioned
The Winter Old Fashioned gives the classic cocktail a seasonal twist, adding depth and warmth perfect for fireside sipping.
Ingredients: 2 oz Bourbon ¼ oz Liquid Alchemist Falernum ¼ oz HipStirs Old Fashioned Syrup 2 dashes aromatic bitters 1 dash cacao bitters Method: Stir all ingredients together. Pour over a large rock in a rocks glass and garnish with a dried orange wheel.
Taste Tip: The cacao bitters add a hint of chocolate, pairing beautifully with Falernum’s clove notes for a cozy holiday touch.Gone for the Holidays
For something smoky and zesty, try Gone for the Holidays, a bright, festive drink that’s both refreshing and bold.
Ingredients:
1 ½ oz Reposado Tequila
½ oz Mezcal
½ oz Liquid Alchemist Falernum
¼ oz Liquid Alchemist Ginger Syrup
1 oz Lemon Juice
Method: Shake all ingredients and dump into a rocks glass. Garnish with a lemon peel.
Taste Tip: The Falernum’s spice and Mezcal’s smokiness create a memorable sip, balanced by the zesty lemon.
Bronx Cheer
Spice things up with the Bronx Cheer, where Falernum meets raspberry for a sweet yet spicy winter cocktail.
Ingredients:
2 oz Rye
¾ oz Liquid Alchemist Falernum
¾ oz Liquid Alchemist Raspberry Syrup
1 oz Lime Juice
Method: Shake with ice, dump into a double old-fashioned glass with crushed ice, and garnish with a lime wheel.
Taste Tip: The rye and raspberry combination creates a bold, slightly tart drink with layers of holiday flavor.
Santa's Private Stash
This hot toddy-style cocktail is ideal for cozy winter nights, with a blend of smoky black tea and rich dark rum.
Ingredients:
1 oz Blended Scotch
1 oz Dark Rum
¾ oz Liquid Alchemist Falernum
½ oz Lemon Juice
4 oz Smoky Black Tea
Method: Heat a toddy glass with hot water, then discard water. Add Scotch, rum, Falernum, and lemon juice. Pour fresh tea over and garnish with a lemon clove wheel.
Taste Tip: The warmth of the tea and spice from the Falernum make this a comforting drink that captures holiday spirit in a glass.
These Christmas Falernum cocktails offer a blend of cozy and refreshing options that showcase Falernum’s versatility. Try one (or all!) of these recipes to add a unique twist to your Christmas celebrations. Cheers to a flavorful holiday season!
