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.