Liqueurs
Falernum
- Liqueur
- 15% ABV
- 3 drinks
Is this for me?
Choose this if…
- ✓You want sweetness, flavour depth and lower ABV in your cocktail.
- ✓Features in 3 WhatDrink drinks.
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- ✗You want a dry, neutral or high-ABV spirit base.
At a Glance
Ingredient nutrition is approximate and varies by brand, recipe and preparation.
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What is Falernum?
Falernum is a liqueur-style drink component used for drink guides, cocktail modifiers, flavor navigation and recipe discovery. It should be described by sweetness, flavor base, botanicals, fruit, spice, body and serving context rather than recipe count alone.
What does Falernum taste like?
lime, almond, ginger, clove, allspice, sweet spice, balanced structure, aromatic finish, cocktail ingredient context
Falernum profile
Best used for: tropical drinks, citrus cocktails, dessert drinks, layered shots
lime, almond, ginger, clove, allspice, sweet spice, balanced structure, aromatic finish, cocktail ingredient context
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Nutrition per measure
Approx. values for per 30ml / 1 oz.
- Calories
- 84
- Sugar
- 7.5g
- Carbs
- 10.5g
Per 100ml — 280 kcal · 25g sugar · 35g carbs
Ingredient nutrition is approximate and varies by brand, recipe and preparation.
Drink counts and recipe data are based on published WhatDrink recipes. Figures may vary as new recipes are added.
Falernum — common questions
- How many cocktails are made with Falernum?
- There are 3 cocktail recipes featuring Falernum in the WhatDrink database.
- What are the most popular cocktails made with Falernum?
- Top-ranked cocktails made with Falernum include Corn n Oil. Rankings are based on recipe quality and data completeness.
- What is the ABV of Falernum?
- Falernum has an ABV of approximately 15%. The exact strength varies by brand and expression.
- What do the sensory profile dimensions mean?
- Sensory profile dimensions describe key flavour characteristics: Intensity (light to bold), Sweetness (dry to sweet), Mixability (how versatile it is in cocktails) and Beginner-Friendly (acquired taste to easy intro). Each scale helps you compare Falernum with similar ingredients at a glance.
- How do I use the Falernum sensory profile to find drinks I like?
- If you enjoy the intensity and flavour profile of Falernum, look for other ingredients or cocktails with a similar profile. Compare Intensity, Sweetness and Mixability to find substitutes or discover new cocktails in the same flavour family.