The 8 Best Falernum Cocktails to Sip on Anytime
Discover the tropical twist and subtle spice of these top Falernum cocktails.
Falernum syrup, with its unique blend of lime, almond, and spices, brings warmth and complexity to cocktails, making it a go-to for tiki drinks and more. If you’re looking to up your cocktail game, here are the top 8 Falernum cocktails you need to try.
1. Island Grog
The Island Grog combines three types of rum—Demerara, Jamaican, and Puerto Rican—for a deeply rich base that’s balanced with honey syrup and falernum. White grapefruit juice and lime add a tangy finish, served in a double Old Fashioned glass with crushed ice for that perfect island vibe. Garnish with a lime wheel.
1 oz Demerara Rum
1 oz Jamaican Rum
1 oz Puerto Rican Rum
½ oz Honey Syrup (1:1 honey to water)
½ oz Liquid Alchemist Falernum
¾ oz Lime Juice
¾ oz White Grapefruit Juice
Glass: Double Old Fashioned w/Crushed Ice
Garnish: Lime Wheel
2. Bourbon Special
If you’re a bourbon lover, the Bourbon Special is a must. Bourbon and falernum are shaken with lime juice, ginger beer, and a dash of Angostura bitters. This combination of flavors makes for a spicy-sweet blend that’s both refreshing and robust. Serve in an Old Fashioned glass, garnished with an edible orchid for a touch of elegance.
1 ½ oz Bourbon
½ oz Liquid Alchemist Falernum
½ oz Lime Juice
1 oz Ginger Beer
Dash Angostura
Method: Shake and dump
Glass: Old Fashioned
Garnish: Edible Orchid
3. Three Dots and a Dash
Named after a Morse code symbol, this tropical drink blends Rhum Agricole, aged rum, falernum, and honey syrup with lime and orange juice. Angostura bitters add warmth, making this cocktail vibrant and layered. Serve in a pilsner glass and garnish with cherries and a pineapple frond.
1½ oz Rhum Agricole
½ oz Aged Rum
½ oz Liquid Alchemist Falernum
½ oz Lime Juice
½ oz Orange Juice
½ oz Honey Syrup (1:1)
3 dashes Angostura Bitters
Glass: Pilsner Glass
Garnish: 3 Cherries & Pineapple Frond
4. Saturn
This gin-based tiki cocktail combines falernum with passion fruit and orgeat syrup, plus a splash of lemon juice. Light, bright, and perfect for any season, the Saturn is best served with crushed ice in a tiki mug or Collins glass, garnished with a cherry wrapped in lime zest.
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
Serve with crushed ice in a tiki mug or collins glass. Garnish with a skewered lime zest wrapped cherry.
5. Iron Ranger
Bourbon meets tropical flavors in the Iron Ranger. Pineapple juice, falernum, and a hint of lemon add a bright twist, while Angostura bitters enhance the drink’s depth. Serve in a hurricane glass with crushed ice, garnished with a cinnamon stick and mint sprig.
2 oz Bourbon
¾ oz Liquid Alchemist Falernum
1 oz Pineapple Juice
¾ oz Lemon Juice
2 dashes Angostura Bitters
Glass: Hurricane w/Crushed Ice
Garnish: Cinnamon Stick & Mint Sprig
6. Corn ‘n Oil
This classic rum and falernum cocktail is simple but packed with flavor. With just Barbados rum, falernum, and a couple of dashes of bitters, it’s stirred over crushed ice for a warming, easygoing drink.
2 oz Barbados Rum
½ oz Liquid Alchemist Falernum
2 dash Angostura
Method: Stir
Glass: Old Fashioned, Crushed Ice
Garnish: None
7. Jet Pilot
This tiki cocktail brings together three types of rum, grapefruit, lime, and falernum, with an unexpected hint of absinthe and cinnamon. Blend and serve in a tiki mug with a cherry and pineapple wedge garnish for a bold and unforgettable drink.
1 oz Jamaican Rum
¾ oz Light Rum
¾ oz Over Proof Rum
1/8 oz Absinthe
1 oz Liquid Alchemist Falernum
½ oz Grapefruit Juice
½ oz Lime Juice
1 dash Angostura Bitters
2 dash Cinnamon
Glass: Tiki Mug
Garnish: Cherry & Pineapple Wedge
Method: Blended
8. Chartreuse Swizzle
The Chartreuse Swizzle combines green Chartreuse with rum, falernum, pineapple juice, and lime. This unique mix is best enjoyed in a Collins glass with crushed ice, garnished with a cherry and pineapple wedge.
1 oz Green Chartreuse
½ oz White Rum
½ oz Liquid Alchemist Falernum
1½ oz Pineapple Juice
¾ oz Lime Juice
Glass: Collins w/Crushed Ice
Garnish: Cherry & Pineapple Wedge
Falernum cocktails are the perfect addition to any gathering. Try one of these unique recipes and let the flavors transport you to tropical destinations, no passport required!
