Falernum Liqueur
Ingredients
8 oz. high-proof silver rum2 oz. 151-proof rum
2 oz. minced ginger
4 oz. unsalted roasted almonds
Zest of 8 limes
20 whole cloves
20 cloves crushed in half
2 star anise
1 3/4 cups water
3 1/2 cups sugar
3 oz. fresh lime juice
1 oz. fresh lemon juice
Preparation
• Combine all ingredients in a large jar and seal the lid.
• Steep the mixture for a couple days. (If desired, place jar a sunny spot to give the mixture a yellow hue.) Stir and taste often, as it can get too spicy if left too long.
• Strain out the solids and reserve liquid.
• Next, make a rich simple syrup by putting water in a small pot and bringing it to a boil. Add the sugar to the boiling water, stirring constantly until it is dissolved. Remove pan from the heat and allow to cool completely.
• Add simple syrup, and lime and lemon juices to the steeped liquid.
• Bottle the mixture, give it a good shake and it is ready to use.