falernum

Necromancer

Falernum adds a hint of tropical spice to this kicked up take on the Corpse Reviver.

Sana Sana

In this riff on the Saturn, Demi Natoli swaps mango for passionfruit and adds a subtle savory note by way of garlic-infused falernum.

Paradise Found

Until it was rediscovered in the 1990s, falernum was the missing piece of the tiki puzzle. This is how a group of fanatical pre-internet enthusiasts revived it.

• story: Robert Simonson
• photo: PUNCH

Falernum Moves Beyond the Tiki Realm

The well-guarded tiki staple, falernum, has been steadily making a comeback. Roger Kamholz on how bartenders have taken the rum-based liqueur beyond its tropical roots.

• story: Roger Kamholz
• photo: Daniel Krieger

The Irish

Daniel Bedoya's Irish whiskey-based riff on the Old-Fashioned cocktail.

Empire Sour

A sustainably-minded spin on the New York Sour.

Wei Lei (Taste Buds)

Equal-parts brandy and baijiu make the base of thise tiki-style serve.

Three Dots and a Dash

Dry orange curaçao, extra citrus and an elaborate garnish update the elaborate tiki drink.

Tiki’s Essential Secret Ingredient: DIY Falernum

Once a guarded element of tiki recipes, falernum—a spiced lime and almond liqueur—has emerged as the modern tiki scene's essential ingredient. Carey Jones on its history and how to make…

• story: Carey Jones
• photo: Ed Anderson

Altstadt

A tiki-fied shandy, the Altstadt (the German for "historic city center") combines two seemingly opposite flavor styles—German-Austrian and tropical—for a pleasantly spicy, herbaceous beer cocktail.