You've seen the vougue cocktail ingredient "Velvet Falernum" around town, but just what exactly is it?
Falernum is a mix of several spices (generally ginger, almond, clove) and lime, sometimes alcoholic and sometimes not. You'll find it in Tiki drinks, classic Caribbean drinks like the Mai Tai and Zombie and, of course, in cool cocktails around NYC.
The poplular brand is John D. Taylor Velvet Falernum from Barbados, which is an infusion of spices, sugar cane syrup and rum. You can try it in the unfortunately named Lovee Long Time at the new hotspot Macao Trading Co. (311 Church Street, Tribeca)
Falernum is a mix of several spices (generally ginger, almond, clove) and lime, sometimes alcoholic and sometimes not. You'll find it in Tiki drinks, classic Caribbean drinks like the Mai Tai and Zombie and, of course, in cool cocktails around NYC.
The poplular brand is John D. Taylor Velvet Falernum from Barbados, which is an infusion of spices, sugar cane syrup and rum. You can try it in the unfortunately named Lovee Long Time at the new hotspot Macao Trading Co. (311 Church Street, Tribeca)
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