Cocktails with Velvet Falernum
Velvet Falernum is the most widely available bottled falernum, a Caribbean liqueur with lime, almond, ginger, and clove. Essential for tiki cocktails.
No Velvet Falernum? What to use instead
- Type
- Liqueur
- Strength
- 11–25% ABV
- Aroma
- Lime, Almond, Clove, Ginger
- Taste
- Sweet lime, Almond, Warm spice, Light
- Finish
- Spiced, Sweet, Lime zest
4 drinks with Velvet Falernum
History
John D. Taylor created this Barbadian falernum in the 1890s. 'Velvet' was added to the name for marketing. It became the standard falernum when tiki bartenders sought authentic Caribbean ingredients.
How it’s made
Made by infusing Barbadian rum with lime, almonds, cloves, and other spices, then sweetening. The relatively low proof (11%) makes it more of a syrup-liqueur hybrid. Flavors are well-balanced for cocktail use.
Bottles to try
John D. Taylor's Velvet FalernumBudget
The original Barbadian falernum, lime and almond with warm spice.
Maggie's Farm FalernumMid-range
Higher-proof American craft falernum with more complexity.
BG Reynolds FalernumBudget
Non-alcoholic falernum syrup for precise cocktail control.
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