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Why Falernum Makes Cocktails Better (5 Recipes to Try)

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Ingredients

  • 2 oz rum
  • 1 oz orange juice
  • 1 oz pineapple juice
  • 1/2 oz grenadine
  • 1/2 oz lime juice
  • ice cubes
  • orange slice for garnish
  • cherry for garnish

Instructions

  1. 1Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
  2. 2Add the rum, orange juice, pineapple juice, grenadine, and lime juice to the shaker.
  3. 3Shake well until the mixture is chilled.
  4. 4Strain the mixture into a glass filled with ice.
  5. 5Garnish with an orange slice and a cherry.
  6. 6Serve immediately and enjoy your Barbados Cocktail.

Equipment

cocktail shakerstrainerglass

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 oz dark rum
  • 1 oz orange juice
  • 1/2 oz honey syrup
  • 1/2 oz falernum
  • 1/2 oz lime juice
  • 1/4 oz allspice dram
  • 1/4 oz grenadine
  • 1 dash Angostura bitters
  • crushed ice
  • orange slice (for garnish)
  • maraschino cherry (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. 1In a cocktail shaker, combine the dark rum, orange juice, honey syrup, falernum, lime juice, allspice dram, grenadine, and Angostura bitters.
  2. 2Fill the shaker with crushed ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
  3. 3Strain the mixture into a tiki mug or a tall glass filled with crushed ice.
  4. 4Garnish with an orange slice and a maraschino cherry on top.
  5. 5Serve with a straw and enjoy your tropical cocktail.

Equipment

cocktail shakerstrainertiki mug or tall glassmeasuring jigger
veganplant-basedgluten-freenut-freesoy-free

The Chartreuse Swizzle is a refreshing cocktail that showcases the unique herbal flavors of green chartreuse, a liqueur made by Carthusian monks in France. This drink, often enjoyed in warm weather, combines the herbal complexity of chartreuse with the bright acidity of lime and the freshness of mint. Its vibrant green color and invigorating taste make it a popular choice for summer gatherings and parties, and it has gained a following in craft cocktail bars across the United States.

Ingredients

  • green chartreuse
  • lime juice
  • simple syrup
  • mint leaves
  • crushed ice
  • angostura bitters
  • soda water
  • lime wheel

Instructions

  1. 1Muddle mint leaves in a glass to release oils.
  2. 2Add crushed ice to the glass until full.
  3. 3Pour in the green chartreuse and lime juice.
  4. 4Add simple syrup and a dash of angostura bitters.
  5. 5Top with soda water and stir gently to combine.
  6. 6Garnish with a lime wheel and additional mint leaves.

Ingredient Alternatives

green chartreuse

Cheaper: herbal liqueur

Herbal liqueur can mimic some flavors but won't have the same complexity.

simple syrup

Healthier: agave syrup

Cheaper: honey

Agave syrup offers a lower glycemic index.

soda water

Cheaper: sparkling water

Sparkling water is often less expensive.

Techniques

muddlingmixing

Equipment

muddlerglassjiggerbar spoon
Contains Alcohol

Also Known As

Chartreuse Swizzle CocktailSwizzle

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