Type: Syrup
About Falernum
Falernum (pronounced fah-learn-um) is a sweet syrup used in Caribbean and tropical drinks. It contains flavors of almond, ginger, lime, and sometimes vanilla, cloves, and allspice. It is used in cocktails in a manner similar to orgeat syrup or can be drunk on the rocks.
The syrup form can be alcoholic or nonalcoholic.
The consistency is thick, the color can be white to light amber, and it may be clear or translucent.