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Liqueurs

Velvet Falernum

  • Liqueur
  • 11% ABV

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Choose this if…

  • You want sweetness, flavour depth and lower ABV in your cocktail.

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  • You want a dry, neutral or high-ABV spirit base.

At a Glance

63 kcalCalories
11%ABV
7.5gSugar
7.5gCarbs
LiqueurType

Ingredient nutrition is approximate and varies by brand, recipe and preparation.

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What is Velvet Falernum?

Velvet Falernum is mapped to the Falernum reference category. Sweet spiced Caribbean liqueur or syrup style commonly flavored with lime, almond, ginger, clove, and allspice. This page supports recipe discovery, ingredient context, flavor navigation and related drink-guide grouping.

What does Velvet Falernum taste like?

aromatic, structured, cocktail-ready, flavor-led, balanced structure, aromatic finish, cocktail ingredient context

Velvet Falernum profile

Intensity: MediumSweetBeginner-friendly: Medium

Best used for: citrus cocktails, dessert drinks, layered shots

aromatic, structured, cocktail-ready, flavor-led, balanced structure, aromatic finish, cocktail ingredient context

Contains alcohol
Medium intensitySweet sweetness

Ways to use velvet falernum

citrus cocktailsdessert drinkslayered shots

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Nutrition per measure

Approx. values for per 30ml / 1 oz.

Calories
63
Sugar
7.5g
Carbs
7.5g

Per 100ml — 210 kcal · 25g sugar · 25g 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.

Velvet Falernum — common questions

What is the ABV of Velvet Falernum?
Velvet Falernum has an ABV of approximately 11%. 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 Velvet Falernum with similar ingredients at a glance.
How do I use the Velvet Falernum sensory profile to find drinks I like?
If you enjoy the intensity and flavour profile of Velvet 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.