What is Falernum, you ask? If you've ever indulged in a tiki drink, more than likely you have tried it and not even known it! Falernum is a sweet ingredient that adds a spied flavor to many tropical drinks. Try it in our Allspicery Three Dots and a Dash Tiki Drink!
For a shortcut, check out our Falernum Syrup Kit
Falernum Simple Syrup
Ingredients
- Zest of two limes
- 20 whole cloves
- ½ oz dried ginger root pieces
- ½ Ceylon cinnamon stick, broken
- splash almond extract
- 6 ½ oz water
- 6 ½ oz demerara sugar
Instructions
- Add the lime zest, cloves, ginger, cinnamon and almond extract to blender or food processor and pulse to chop/combine.
- Transfer the mixture to a saucepan and add the water, heating to a simmer.
- Add sugar and stir over heat until completely dissolved.
- Strain the mixture into a bottle.
- Cool to room temperature before storing in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Makes approximately 1 cup
