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Bacardi Cocktail

Posted on May 30, 2013 | Leave a comment

The Bacardi Cocktail isn’t reserved for women only. This isn’t a girly drink men should dismiss due to the color. The color is beautiful by the way. Just look at it!

Bacardi Cocktail has girlish pink hue, but the flavor is all about the Bacardi Superior Rum – photo by Cheri Loughlin, The Intoxicologist

The Bacardi Cocktail is more about the flavor of Bacardi Superior Rum than about the radiant Breast Cancer Awareness pink coloring. The flavor is deep, revealing the nature of the base spirit hidden behind the lovely hue. This time honored classic cocktail is an easy three ingredient drink that baffles bartenders with its simplicity to the point they screw it up more often than not. In my opinion bartenders fumble the ball with the Bacardi Cocktail when they try to free pour it without being familiar enough with the recipe.

Bacardi Cocktail in background with vibrant red color. Not measured properly with way too much grenadine. – photo by Cheri Loughlin, The Intoxicologist

Measure. Measure. Measure.

The Bacardi Cocktail Recipe

Bacardi Cocktail, 3 ingredient classic cocktail – photo by Cheri Loughlin, The Intoxicologist

Bacardi Cocktail

2 ounces Bacardi Superior Rum

2/3 ounce Fresh Lime Juice

1/4 ounce Grenadine

Maraschino Cherry Garnish

Combine Liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into chilled martini glass. Garnish with maraschino cherry.

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Does it really matter what kind of cherry garnish goes in the drink? Oh, yes it does!

Luxardo Maraschino Cherries, $20 – photo by Cheri Loughlin, The Intoxicologist

A while back I picked up a jar of Luxardo Maraschino Cherries at Williams-Sonoma for around $20. I tweeted a photo of the jar and asked if people thought they would be worth it. Opinions were mixed. I’m raising my hand and waving to say without a question of a doubt that I’m totally loving these little Marasca cherries and will be purchasing a back up jar soon.

I garnished the Bacardi Cocktail with a Luxardo Maraschino Cherry. The syrup around the cherries is rather thick, so it helps to spear the cherry and swirl it around in the cocktail for a few seconds to incorporate it into the drink before sipping. In this case the garnish really does add flavor to the drink. The Luxardo Maraschino Cherry adds a bit of smooth character to the Bacardi Cocktail.

Luxardo Maraschino Cherry in empty glass. Pour in liquids & then swirl to incorporate syrup surrounding cherry. – photo by Cheri Loughlin, The Intoxicologist

Of course I’m a comparison shopper or in this case, comparison taster! I placed an ordinary maraschino cherry (one you’d find in the liquor store or even on the ice cream toppings aisle of the grocery store) in the well of the cocktail glass. What a difference a cherry can make! I almost thought there was residual gin in my cocktail shaker, but I hadn’t been using any gin. The taste was medicine-like, tinny. That’s just my cherry covered thoughts, so use whichever cherry garnish you prefer or have on hand. Enjoy!

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Tagged 3 Ingredient Cocktail, Bacardi Superior Rum, Classic Cocktails, Fresh Lime, Grenadine, Luxardo Maraschino Cherries, Marasca Cherries, Rum, Williams-Sonoma

Peanut Butter Cup Shot

Posted on May 18, 2013 | Leave a comment

Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup was first introduced to the United States in 1928. I’m not certain who first came up with the idea of a peanut butter cup flavored cocktail to mimic the popular candied treat, but I am pretty sure it was a good idea. Just as the original Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup has altered its size and shape to fit the changing preferences of its devoted snack lovers, the full size cocktail will fit snuggly into a shot glass for a wonderfully warming round of starter sips.

May 18 is I Love Reese’s Day

Peanut Butter Cup – created by Cheri Loughlin

1/2 ounce Silver Rum

1/2 ounce Peanut Crème Liqueur

1/2 ounce Crème de Cacao

Combine liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into shot glass.

Optional: Rim shot glass with powered peanut better found on the peanut butter / jelly aisle.

Erica from Erica’s Sweet Tooth has an entirely different take on Peanut Butter Cup Shots. She puts the shot in an actual chocolate cup. They end up looking just like Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. This could get diet dangerous really quick!

If you’d rather sip your Peanut Butter Cup over lengthy conversation then go for a full sized cocktail. The Slow roasted Italian serves up a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Cocktail using real peanut butter in the recipe.

Daydreamer Desserts doesn’t mess around with her Peanut Butter Cup cocktail. It’s peanut butter and chocolate creamy goodness from cocktail to garnish. She combines vodka with Reese’s candies for her cocktail base. She finishes with Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Minis as garnish.

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Tagged Creme de Cacao, I Love Reese's Day, Peanut, Peanut Butter Cup, Peanut Rum Liqueur, Rum, Shot-tails

Mai Tai Drink Mixes Up Sweet Heat

Posted on May 16, 2013 | Leave a comment

Mai Tai Me Up is a spiced up version of the classic Mai Tai – recipe and photo by Mixologist Cheri Loughlin, The Intoxicologist

The classic Mai Tai drink recipe is commonly known to include Orgeat, almond syrup. I created this variation of the Mai Tai drink while reviewing Blackheart Spiced Rum. I found this particular rum worked well in tropical drink recipes and cocktails that leaned more toward warmer tones. That’s one of the reasons I chose to work with Falernum rather than Orgeat in this variation of the Mai Tai drink recipe. Blackheart Spiced Rum already contains a significant amount of vanilla with almond tones. It just made sense to incorporate more Tiki spice into the drink.

Mai Tai Me Up Drink Recipe

Mai Tai Me Up – recipe by Cheri Loughlin, The Intoxicologist

2 ounces Blackheart Spiced Rum

1/2 ounce Triple Sec

3/4 ounce Velvet Falernum

3/4 ounce Fresh Lime Juice

Mint Leaf Garnish

Combine liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend. Strain into highball glass over fresh ice. Garnish with mint leaf.

More Mai Tai Drink Recipes

Mai Tai Teenie is the low calorie version of the classic Mai Tai – photo and recipe by Mixologist Cheri Loughlin, The Intoxicologist

Falernum is sometimes difficult to find locally, so make your own with the easy Homemade Falernum recipe found in the link.

Another Mai Tai variation can be found in the popular 21 Must Try Classic Cocktails post. By the way, if you think of a classic cocktail that should be added to that that post, please mention the cocktail recipe in the comments section. I would love to add your suggestions!

Figure friendly cocktails that are truly fresh tasting and flavorful are difficult to come by. Rest assured the Mai Tai Teenie will keep your taste buds happy with only 127 calories in the glass. This low calorie Mai Tai uses fresh pineapple and orange juice rather than orange liqueur for wonderful fresh flavor.

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Tagged Blackheart Spiced Rum, Falernum, Fresh Lime, Mai Tai, Mai Tai Me Up, Mai Tai Teenie, Mint Leaves, Rum, Spiced Rum, Triple Sec, Velvet Falernum

Oatmeal Cookie Day Cocktail & Shots

Posted on April 30, 2013 | Leave a comment

Oatmeal Raisin Cookie 024 photo copyright Cheri Loughlin

March 18 is National Lacy Oatmeal Cookie Day, sometimes identified with National Oatmeal Cookie Day which is actually April 30. The difference between the two; a lacy oatmeal cookie is delicate, wafer thin and crispy while the oatmeal cookie is a drop cookie that is chewy, chunky and usually full of nuts, spices and some sort of chewy dried fruit such as raisins. Regardless of which style of cookie you prefer, I offer a toast in honor of the day.

Days that celebrate oatmeal and the oatmeal cookie – National Lacy Oatmeal Cookie Day, March 18 – National Oatmeal Cookie Day - April 30, National Oatmeal Day - October 29

Oh, and I made real cookies, too! [Date Night Oatmeal Cookies] They are one of my favorites after all.

Much like a spiced up oatmeal cookie, this little shot contains lots of spicy cinnamon flavor with delicious creamy texture.

Oatmeal Raisin Cookie

1/4 ounce Jager Herbal Liqueur

1/4 ounce Goldschlager Cinnamon Schnapps

1/4 ounce Rum

1/4 ounce Coffee Liqueur

1/4 ounce Irish Cream

Combine liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into shot glass.

How sweet (and buttery) it is! This oatmeal cookie could get dangerous real fast. It’s like a buttery cookie, less spicy and a bit sweeter than the version above and yes… Very Good!

Oatmeal Cookie Shot

1/4 ounce Jager Herbal Liqueur

1/4 ounce Cinnamon Schnapps

1/4 ounce Butterscotch Schnapps

1/4 ounce Irish Cream

Combine liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into shot glass.

The Oatmeal Cookie Shot was so delicious I thought it a shame to sip it so quickly. A lengthier sipping time should be enjoyed.

Oatmeal Cookie Cocktail – adapted by Cheri Loughlin

3/4 ounce Jager Herbal Liqueur Oatmeal Cookie Cocktail 088 photo copyright Cheri Loughlin

1/2 ounce Butterscotch Liqueur

1/2 ounce Irish Cream

1-1/2 ounce Half & Half

Combine liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into chilled martini glass.

More variations on the Oatmeal Cookie include the Batch of Oatmeal Cookies. Why make cookies if you don’t intend to share. This recipe makes 6 shooters of approximately 2 ounces each or 12 shots of 1 ounce each after mixture has been shaken over ice.

Batch of Oatmeal Cookies

4 ounces Cinnamon Schnapps

4 ounces Irish Cream

1 ounce Coffee Liqueur

1 ounce Hazelnut Liqueur

1 ounce Heavy Cream

Combine liquids in large cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into multiple shooter or shot glasses.

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Review: Adult Chocolate Milk Liqueur

Posted on April 4, 2013 | Leave a comment

Adult Chocolate Milk 038 photo copyright Cheri Loughlin

The first few times I passed Adult Chocolate Milk Liqueur on liquor store shelves I kind of ranked it right along with the multi-flavored vodkas that seem to be flooding the market. I mean really, what has the spirits industry come to? Why not pour a glass of Adult Chocolate Milk and top it with Whipped Vodka?!? (You know someone’s done it!) But then again, the Brown Cow (essentially a vamped up chocolate milk) has been around for ages. Why not a ready to pour-and-serve Adult Chocolate Milk? Why not a few Adult Chocolate Milk recipes to go with that pile of cookies your stashing behind the bread basket?

Especial Brown Cow - photo and recipe adaption by Mixologist Cheri Loughlin, The Intoxicologist

Especial Brown Cow is essentially a vamped up chocolate milk & it’s been around for ages! – photo & recipe adaption by Mixologist Cheri Loughlin, The Intoxicologist

So really, what the spirits industry has come to is giving a broad spectrum of consumers what they want. The broad spectrum is looking for the same thing in a bottle of spirits as they are in their bar experience; fun. It isn’t always about the freshest farm to table ingredients, stirring rather than shaking, carved ice or ice balls or using the proper garnish. Sometimes it’s just about pouring a drink that makes us say, YUM! Just that.

Mudslide Shot 140 photo copyright Cheri Loughlin

Mudslide Shot – Adult Chocolate Milk would make a great variation on this particular shot. – photo by Cheri Loughlin, The Intoxicologist

Adult Chocolate Milk is a blend of shelf-stable milk and vodka. It’s best served chilled, just like you remember regular chocolate milk from childhood. Like most liqueurs, Adult Chocolate Milk also suggests on the rocks serve and says there are fabulous cocktails to mix and shake. Did someone say shake? I’m thinking an adult milkshake would suit this particular spirit just fine. Perhaps a variation on the Mudslide. Yes. Ice cream and a blender.

What People Are Saying About Adult Chocolate Milk

I asked Intoxicologist Facebook friends what they thought of Adult Chocolate Milk…

ACM is perfect chilled (room temp is not the way to go). Great straight. Has enough chocolate, so that it is not watered down and the alcohol is not so ramped up that it is fun to share with friends. ~ Kevin H.

ACM – Meh. It wasn’t bad, but I was hoping for something richer & more chocolate-y. ~ Angie R.

Adult Chocolate Milk Recipe

Chocolate Dipped Raspberry

3/4 ounce Adult Chocolate Milk

1 ounce Vanilla Rum

1 ounce Rum

1/4 ounce Black Raspberry Liqueur

Combine Adult Chocolate Milk and rums in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into martini glass. Float black raspberry liqueur on top.

40 Proof / 20% alcohol

Suggested Retail Price: $17.99 to $19.99

Availability: Launched in 2009. Product distribution has grown from four states to 40 states. Adult Chocolate Milk is available at local liquor stores and major retailers throughout the United States including select Costco, Kroger and Sam’s Clubs.

Adult Chocolate Milk is considered the “wherever, whenever, however” spirit due to its versatility and accessibility.

Review sample courtesy representatives of Adult Chocolate Milk – Adult Chocolate Milk on Facebook – @AdultBeverageCo on Twitter

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Tagged Adult Chocolate Milk, Black Raspberry Liqueur, Brown Cow, Chocolate Dipped Strawberry, Chocolate Milk, Especial Brown Cow, Mudslide, Rum, Vanilla Rum

Review: Caliche Rum

Posted on March 26, 2013 | Leave a comment

Caliche Rum 065 photo copyright Cheri Loughlin

Caliche Rum is aged up to four years. The purpose of slow blending is to give the rum an extremely smooth, modern characteristic with unique, clean balance of vanilla and citrus flavor and hint of oak. The intention in taste experience is an immediate rum flavor with velvety texture, followed by hints of caramel and vanilla. Citrus lingers slightly providing a crisp note then cleanly disappears with light tannins and oak. – media materials provided by brand representatives

Distilled, aged and bottled by Destilleria Serrallés, Inc. Ponce, Puerto Rico.

80 Proof / 40% alcohol

Suggested Retail Price: $25 range

Availability: Initially available in New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago and Dallas

Caliche Rum 086 photo copyright Cheri Loughlin

Tasting Notes

Color: Clear

Aroma: Some burn. Flat. Bit non-descript as far as rum goes.

Tasted Neat: Butterscotch. Quite a bit of burn. Burn does dissipate rather quickly, though. Barely any sweetness. Buttery is faint. Slight vanilla. Hardly any roundness as some rums seem to have. Little bit of toffee. Hint of coffee. Light citrus.

Mouth Feel: Thin

Caliche Wood Top 076 photo copyright Cheri Loughlin

I love the rope around the neck of the bottle and the wooden bottle stopper. Interesting design etched in the wood, too. Not a fan of the orange lettering or the actual bottle though. But hey, it’s what’s inside that counts, right?!

Possible Uses, Pairings and / or Cocktails: Rum cocktails always make an appearance on my back deck when warmer weather finally makes its way back around. Pick up a bottle, grab a shaker and enjoy the sunshine.

Caliche Rum has a nice selection of cocktails on their website. I thought you might enjoy the two below for starters.

Cali Grapefruit

2 ounces Caliche Rum

1/2 ounce Campari

1 ounce Grapefruit Juice

1/4 ounce Agave Nectar

Club Soda

Grapefruit Wedge Garnish

Combine Caliche Rum, Campari, juice and agave nectar in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend. Pour into goblet or highball glass over fresh ice. Top with club soda. Garnish with grapefruit wedge.

Cali Gold

2 ounces Caliche Rum

1 ounce Lime Juice

1/2 ounce Pineapple Juice

1/4 ounce Agave Nectar

3 – 6 Cilantro Leaves

Cilantro Leaf Garnish

Lightly muddle cilantro leaves in mixing glass. Add liquid ingredients with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into highball glass over fresh ice. Garnish with cilantro leaf.

Review sample courtesy representatives of Caliche Rum – @CalicheRum on Twitter – CalicheRum on Facebook

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Tagged Agave Nectar, Caliche Rum, Campari, Cilantro, Club Soda, Fresh Lime, Grapefruit Juice, Pineapple Juice, Rum

Drink in the Beaches of Blue Hawaii

Posted on March 20, 2013 | Comments Off

With Spring Break in full swing for some, yet the beautiful beaches out of reach for the vast majority it seems appropriate to bring Hawaii to the masses in the form of drink. Perhaps Hawaii is better known for more unusual drinks using ingredients such as papaya or Li Hing Mui, but the Blue Hawaiian is the cocktail with the namesake.

Happy 1st Day of Spring! What better way to celebrate spring than dream about catching a few Hawaiian waves. YouTube video posted by gdaniels32. Be sure to click through and subscribe to the original feed and look up the photography at www.beachboyphotography.com.

In researching the Blue Hawaiian, so many versions surfaced it was difficult to decipher which one was the “real” Blue Hawaiian and which ones were the imposters. What also came to the forefront is another drink often confused for the Blue Hawaiian; the Blue Hawaii. These two drinks share a name so similar it is no wonder they are often confused by many a bartender and patron alike. So let’s break down the difference.

A true Blue Hawaiian never contains vodka, but rather rum. It also uses cream of coconut rather than sweet and sour mix. Adversely, the Blue Hawaii uses vodka instead of rum and sweet and sour mix, but no cream of coconut. Both however share something in common always; Blue Curacao.

Blue Curacao is essentially an orange liqueur infused with the dried peels of the Larahas plant which is derived from the Valencia orange. The difference between Blue and Orange Curacao is the color. Substituting one for the other in a drink will only change the color, not the taste.

The Blue Hawaii has an advantage over the Blue Hawaiian in that it makes for quite the easy party punch as well as individual cocktail drink. Since the Blue Hawaiian traditionally calls for cream of coconut which needs thorough stirring, shaking or blending, it is not conducive to a punch bowl setting.

So, you decide. Pour over ice, stir, shake, or put the blender on puree. Set your sights on the sandy beaches of Hawaii, sit back and sip a tall, cool one. Choose one or try them all.

Blue Hawaiian

1 ounce Light Rum

2 ounces Pineapple Juice

1 ounce Blue Curacao

1 ounce Cream of Coconut

Pineapple Chunks Garnish

1 cup Ice

Combine liquids and ice in blender. Blend until all ice is thoroughly blended in cocktail. Pour into highball glass or decorative glass. Garnish with skewered pineapple chunks.

Blue Hawaii

1-1/2 ounce Vodka

1 ounce Blue Curacao

1 ounce Sour Mix

1 ounce Pineapple Juice

2 to 3 ounces Orange Juice

Pineapple Chunks & Maraschino Cherry Garnish

Combine liquids in highball glass over fresh ice. Stir to blend. Garnish with pineapple chunks and maraschino cherry.

Blend both worlds by trying the Blue Hawaii Cocktail.

Blue Hawaii Cocktail

1 ounce Vodka

1/2 ounce Blue Curacao

1/2 ounce Coconut Rum

1-1/2 ounce Pineapple Juice

3/4 ounce Lime Juice

Lemon Twist

Combine liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with lemon twist.

See alternative reader version of the Blue Hawaii drink.

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Tagged Blue Curacao, Blue Hawaii, Blue Hawaii Cocktail, Blue Hawaiian, Coconut Rum, Cream of Coconut, Fresh Lime, Orange Juice, Pineapple, Pineapple Juice, Rum, Sour Mix, Spring, Spring Cocktails, Spring Equinox, Video, Vodka

Campari & Cynar Potable Bitter Cocktails

Posted on March 15, 2013 | Comments Off

Time to celebrate! March 16 is National Artichoke Heart Day!

Dashes, splashes and dabs of bitters have become quite the growing trend in cocktails. Bitters add the faintest hint of nuance to drinks beyond garnishing. Flavors meld together in balanced harmony. Reluctant flavors that might otherwise get lost in the shuffle are given a breath of life by a few robust drops of precise flavor essence. But the small batch specialty bottles of bitters wafting about on back bars and marinating in mason jars with secret recipes aren’t the only bitters mixing magical cocktails.

The flip side to the pungent world of bitters is the potable or drinkable one. Campari is a well-known potable bitter used often in the classic Negroni. Cynar is another. Cynar is a complex Italian digestif often associated with the artichokes it is made from. It contains great depth of flavor from the many botanicals included in the creation process, making it an incredibly complex spirit to work with in cocktails. It works exceedingly well with citrus such as orange juice, grapefruit juice and lemon flavors. The richness of flavor is versatile enough to balance well whether you’re a gin or bourbon fan. Don’t let the category of potable bitter fool you. This isn’t unpleasant bitterness. There’s sweetness, spice, depth and strength of character in the spirit.

The Picket Fence – Ba’sik, Brooklyn

1 ounce Flor de Cana 7 Year Rum

3/4 ounce Cynar

1/2 ounce Lime Juice

1/2 ounce Simple Syrup

Combine liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into chilled cocktail glass.

Amer Mousseux – Bouchon, Yountville, CA

1 ounce Cynar

1/2 ounce Campari

1/2 ounce Fresh Orange Juice

3 ounces Brut Champagne

Orange Twist

Combine Cynar, Campari and juice in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into chilled champagne flute. Top with champagne. Garnish with orange twist.

Cocktail recipes sponsored by representatives of Campari America. @CampariAmerica on Twitter – Campari America on Facebook

Twitter, Facebook, StumbleUpon – str8upcocktails @ gmail.com – ©2012 Cheri Loughlin-The Intoxicologist, All Rights Reserved. All opinions, reviews and spirits’ coverage are the personal opinion and decision of Cheri Loughlin.

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Mai Tai

Posted on March 4, 2013 | Leave a comment

The Mai Tai is a favorite for beach side / pool side sipping. It’s decadently delicious. Trying to keep that girlish figure? No worries. The lower calorie Mai Tai weighs in at approximately 127 calories and may be found by following the link.

Mai Tai

2 ounces White Rum

1 ounce Dark Rum

3/4 ounce Orange Curacao

3/4 ounce Orgeat (Almond Syrup)

1/2 ounce Lime Juice

Pineapple Spear & Lime Wedge

Build in highball glass over fresh ice. Garnish with pineapple spear & lime wedge.

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Tagged Almond Syrup, Classic Cocktails, Fresh Lime, Mai Tai, Orange Curacao, Orgeat, Pineapple, Rum

Homemade Falernum

Posted on January 29, 2013 | Leave a comment

A good homemade falernum recipe is good to keep on hand. It’s sometimes difficult to find in stores, but is a necessary component in some Tiki style cocktails. It’s also growing in popularity in many other contempory mixed drink recipes such as sangrias and punches.

So, what is falernum? Falernum is simply delicious. It is a bit of spice, bit of sweet and ever so warming. There are almonds, cloves and sometimes ginger. The texture is smooth with lingering silky spice that mellows over the tongue. Falernum is a simple, yet beautiful flavor. It warms cool weather cocktails and brightens warm weather drinks. I think it’s simply divine. Every bar should stock this amazing bottled treat!

Try your hand at making Falernum at home with this easy homemade falernum recipe. Your taste buds will thank you!

Falernum

10 Medium Limes – peeled

10 Whole Cloves

5 Whole Raw Almonds

1 teaspoon Sugar

1 – 750ml Bottle White Rum

Peel limes, removing all white pith. Cut limes in half. Place cut and peeled limes in large glass container with lid. Add cloves, raw almonds, sugar and white rum. Save the rum bottle. Cover. Store in sunny window for approximately three days. Taste for desired flavor. When satisfied with flavor, double strain mixture into cleaned rum bottle. Store at room temperature or in the refrigerator if desired.

Try your homemade concoction in any of the Falernum cocktail recipes found on the site.

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Tagged Almonds, Basics, Cloves, Falernum, Limes, Mixer, Rum, Sugar, Velvet Falernum

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Bacardi Cocktail

The Bacardi Cocktail Recipe

Cocktail Tips, Tricks & Notes

Add your comment: Do you measure or free-pour cocktails when making them at home?

Peanut Butter Cup Shot

Mai Tai Drink Mixes Up Sweet Heat

Mai Tai Me Up Drink Recipe

More Mai Tai Drink Recipes

Review: Adult Chocolate Milk Liqueur

What People Are Saying About Adult Chocolate Milk

Adult Chocolate Milk Recipe

Review: Caliche Rum

Drink in the Beaches of Blue Hawaii

Campari & Cynar Potable Bitter Cocktails

Mai Tai

Homemade Falernum

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