Falernum
Secret Weapon for Tiki Drinks 🍹
Our Falernum is a lush blend of limes, ground almonds, and a whisper of ginger root, crafted to bring velvety texture and island energy to any glass. Once a limited release, it is now available year round to shake things up behind your bar.
How to Mix:
- A tiki essential for Mai Tais, Rum Swizzles, and tropical classics
- Adds depth to daiquiris or even whiskey drinks with a tropical twist
- Spirit free? Try it with soda and lime or stirred into ginger tea
Why You’ll Love It:
• Tropical, aromatic, and perfectly balanced
• No artificial ingredients
• Alcohol-free and spirit-optional
• Woman-owned and made in New Orleans
From poolside parties to cozy cocktail nights, Falernum brings warm-weather energy and unexpected depth to any drink. Your bar cart just got a vacation upgrade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is falernum made from?
Falernum is a tropical syrup made with lime, almonds, ginger, and spices. It adds sweetness, spice, and citrus notes to cocktails.
Is falernum similar to orgeat?
Falernum and orgeat both use almonds, but falernum includes lime, ginger, and spices. Orgeat is floral and nutty, while falernum is tropical and spiced.
Is falernum rum?
No. Falernum is a syrup, not a spirit. It is alcohol-free, though some traditional recipes include rum. Ours is spirit optional and made in New Orleans.
What liquor is similar to falernum?
Falernum is unique, but spiced liqueurs or almond-based syrups can offer similar notes. None match its exact tropical balance of lime, almond, and ginger.
What are some popular cocktails that use falernum?
Falernum is essential in Mai Tais, Rum Swizzles, Zombie cocktails, and other tiki classics. It also works beautifully in daiquiris and whiskey drinks with a tropical twist.
What are some common brands of falernum?
Popular falernum brands include Small Hand Foods and Latitude 29 Orgeat. El Guapo Falernum is crafted in New Orleans with real ingredients.
What are the different types of falernum?
Falernum comes in syrup and liqueur forms. Syrup is alcohol-free, while liqueur versions include rum. Both add tropical flavor to cocktails.
What are the key ingredients in falernum?
Traditional falernum includes lime, almonds, ginger, clove, and sugar. Our recipe uses limes, ground almonds, and ginger root for authentic flavor.
How to pronounce falernum?
Falernum is pronounced fah‑LUR‑num.
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A Quick Note on Sustainability:
Here in New Orleans, we live on the front lines of climate change. We hand-dip each bottle in wax to avoid adding single use plastic seals to landfills. We use glass packaging and print our labels on recycled kraft paper for maximum sustainability. The apothecary look and feel of our packaging is as intentional as it is beautiful. We’re here to make delicious drinks and help keep Louisiana on the map — literally. [Read more about how we keep it clean and green.]
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