Homemade Falernum

Ingredients

.5 Cup	Light Rum
.25 Cup	Raw Almonds
.25 Inch	Ginger Root (Optional)
30	Cloves
4 oz.	Lime Juice
.75 Cup	White Sugar
.5 Cup	Water

Directions

Skin the Ginger Root
Slice the Ginger Root and Almonds
Roast the Ginger and Almonds in the Oven at 400°F for 5 Minutes
Combine the Clove, Almonds and Rum in a Glass Jar and let it Steep for 2 Days
Add the Lime Zest and Ginger to the Jar
Shake to mix it up and then let Steep for 1 more Day
Strain the Liquid out of the mixture into a separate Glass Jar or Bottle
Combine the Lime Juice, Sugar and Water in a Pot over medium heat
Bring to a boil while stirring
Combine the 2 Mixtures and then shake to Combine

Falernum is a Tiki Syrup that is used in a fair amount of Tropical Drinks including the Zombie and Test Pilot. It can sometimes be found in stores, but if you can’t, that is what this recipe is for.

Directions

Stick the Cloves in a Lemon Wheel

Combine the Sugar, Lemon Juice, and Whiskey in a Mug

Top with Hot Water

Stir till Combined

Garnish with the Lemon Wheel and Cloves

The Hot Toddy is an old drink from the 1700’s. It was first used for a variety on medicinal purposes, such as colds and sore throats. Any kind of Whiskey can be used, but if Scotch is used, it becomes closer to a Whiskey Skin.

2 oz.	Whiskey
.25 oz.	Lemon Juice
2 Teaspoons	Brown Sugar (or Honey Syrup)
To Top	Hot Water
Garnish	Lemon Wheel
Garnish	4 Cloves