Post #645241 by Swanky on Mon, Jul 23, 2012 10:19 AM

I just made my second batch. I have tasted vintage Sazerac falernum. I do not think you should put allspice and nutmeg in it. If you want allspice, use allspice dram. I think the Falernum #8 recipe is more traditional and clean. No lime juice. Syrup is syrup in many ways except color. The sugars are different in how they feel in your mouth and work in terms of dissolving. I use any high proof alcohol. PGA works. You must realize you are cutting it and so the result will be at half the proof. I prefer not to use a rum with any flavor as I want to taste the falernum, not rum. I used it without the syrup some for just pure flavor, but sugar is also a preservative.