Falernum is a sweet, spicy, and aromatic syrup that originated in Barbados and is used in tropical-themed cocktails. It can be made with or without alcohol, and typically contains lime juice, ginger, cloves, and almond or vanilla extract. Falernum can be used to sweeten and accentuate the flavors of cocktails, and is especially well-suited for tiki drinks.

There are many different recipes for falernum, so you can make it to your own taste. For a classic tiki cocktail, try the …