John D. Taylor's Velvet Falernum

John D. Taylor's Velvet Falernum is the signature liqueur of Barbados and is widely regarded as the original falernum. Produced on the island by the famed rum distiller R.L. Seale, it combines local rum and sugar with island spices such as clove and ginger, fresh lime and a little bitter almond, and is bottled at a gentle 11% ABV. Its sweetness, spice and nutty character add weight and texture to rum and wine punches, swizzles, Zombies and other tiki drinks.

Serve: Mix with two parts aged rum, three dashes of aromatic bitters and a squeeze of lime.