Uploaded August 2023 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
My homemade falernum is now available in a non-alcoholic syrup 👉 gatherandset.com/collections/cocktail-syrups/products/anders-bar-cart-essentials-grenadine-falernum
Today we’re making homemade falernum! If you’re into the tiki/tropical drinks, you know falernum’s an essential liqueur behind your bar. Commercial options vary considerably, so it’s nice to be able to make this ourselves. That way we’re able to dial in the flavors to our liking, and level up our cocktails. We’ll make my recipe, compare it to a popular commercial brand, and then mix it into a classic falernum cocktail - the Corn ’n’ Oil. Hope you enjoy the recipe! Feel free to experiment with other spices and flavors to make it your own. Cheers!
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TIME STAMPS
Intro: 0:00
Viski: 1:17
What's Falernum?: 2:41
Ingredients: 3:23
The infusion: 4:16
Post infusion: 7:34
Taste test: 8:49
Corn ’n’ Oil: 10:35
Sips & Sign Off: 11:23
HOMEMADE FALERNUM RECIPE (yields ~350 ml)
4 oz (120 ml) El Dorado 151 overproof rum
6 limes, zested
50g (~4 tbs) toasted almonds
12 whole cloves
15g chopped ginger
1/2 tsp grated nutmeg
1/2 vanilla bean with seeds
8 oz (240 ml) semi-rich simple syrup (1.5:1 sugar:water)
- Combine almonds, cloves, ginger, nutmeg, vanilla, and lime zest in sealable jar. Add rum. Seal, shake, and set aside in a cool dark place. Leave to infuse for 24 hours, agitating every few hours. After 24 hours, filter contents to remove solids. Add simple syrup. Stir or shake to combine. Stored covered in the fridge, this will last at least a year.
THE CORN ’N’ OIL RECIPE 10:53
2 oz. (60 ml) Real McCoy 12 year rum
1/4 oz. (7.5 ml) homemade falernum
2 dashes Angostura Bitters
Lime wedge for garnish
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Zester: amzn.to/2VCLDF0
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My homemade falernum is now available in a non-alcoholic syrup 👉 gatherandset.com/collections/cocktail-syrups/products/anders-bar-cart-essentials-grenadine-falernum
Today we’re making homemade falernum! If you’re into the tiki/tropical drinks, you know falernum’s an essential liqueur behind your bar. Commercial options vary considerably, so it’s nice to be able to make this ourselves. That way we’re able to dial in the flavors to our liking, and level up our cocktails. We’ll make my recipe, compare it to a popular commercial brand, and then mix it into a classic falernum cocktail - the Corn ’n’ Oil. Hope you enjoy the recipe! Feel free to experiment with other spices and flavors to make it your own. Cheers!
Get your bottles at House of Bitter Bear 👉 houseofbitterbear.com
Don’t forget the merch! 👉 gatherandset.com/collections/anders-erickson-collection
Join us on Patreon 👉 patreon.com/anderserickson
My newsletter: anderserickson.com
Video/editing/illustrations by Azusa Inaba 🎥 🎨
TIME STAMPS
Intro: 0:00
Viski: 1:17
What's Falernum?: 2:41
Ingredients: 3:23
The infusion: 4:16
Post infusion: 7:34
Taste test: 8:49
Corn ’n’ Oil: 10:35
Sips & Sign Off: 11:23
HOMEMADE FALERNUM RECIPE (yields ~350 ml)
4 oz (120 ml) El Dorado 151 overproof rum
6 limes, zested
50g (~4 tbs) toasted almonds
12 whole cloves
15g chopped ginger
1/2 tsp grated nutmeg
1/2 vanilla bean with seeds
8 oz (240 ml) semi-rich simple syrup (1.5:1 sugar:water)
- Combine almonds, cloves, ginger, nutmeg, vanilla, and lime zest in sealable jar. Add rum. Seal, shake, and set aside in a cool dark place. Leave to infuse for 24 hours, agitating every few hours. After 24 hours, filter contents to remove solids. Add simple syrup. Stir or shake to combine. Stored covered in the fridge, this will last at least a year.
THE CORN ’N’ OIL RECIPE 10:53
2 oz. (60 ml) Real McCoy 12 year rum
1/4 oz. (7.5 ml) homemade falernum
2 dashes Angostura Bitters
Lime wedge for garnish
THE TOOLS
My workhorse double jigger: amzn.to/3lmmKrK
My favorite mixing glass: amzn.to/45nvvvq
Bar spoon: gatherandset.com/collections/bar-tools/products/harrison-weighted-bar-spoon
Julep strainer: amzn.to/3mymEyA
Dasher bottles: amzn.to/3iKjbNE
Zester: amzn.to/2VCLDF0
Measuring beaker set: amzn.to/3qzGVet
Rubber bar mat (6"x12"): amzn.to/3h2IJER
Beau Lowball Tumblers: gatherandset.com/products/beau-crystal-lowball-tumblers-set-of-4?_pos=2&_psq=beau+lowball&_ss=e&_v=1.0
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post.
Special thanks to our top-tier patrons:
Adam Greetis
Jacob Swain
Brandon Carey
Randy Calegari
Mike Russo
Matt Dougherty
Michael Cooney
Matthew Crowley
Kevin
Callum Evans
Dzomery
Derek Patstone
Rick Turoczy
Alex Rosenberg
Silverio
Al Gailey
Joshua Penley
Sheri Muilenburg
Antonio Moreno
Connie & Rob Chapin
Chris Roberts
Howard Pollack
Bruce Stark
Brian Gordon
David Byrne
Nate
Randall Randall
Nick
Andreas Drath
Liana Kangas
Follow Me:
Instagram: instagram.com/anderserickson
Twitter: twitter.com/anderserickson_
Facebook: facebook.com/andersericksoncocktails
Visit viski.com/anders & use code ANDERS15 to get 15% off sitewide!
Send stuff to:
Anders Erickson
PO Box 248
Baileys Harbor, WI 54202
