Cocktail
Rum Barrel
How to make a Rum Barrel: the bold tiki classic with dark and light rum, fruit juices and falernum. An opulent exotic cocktail in the Donn Beach style.
6 minPrep time
mediumDifficulty
Tiki mugGlass
1Serving(s)
The Rum Barrel is a powerful tiki cocktail from the golden era of Donn Beach: two types of rum meet citrus, orange and spiced falernum. Served over crushed ice, it is a potent exotic that tastes of real bartender craft.
Instructions
- Add both types of rum, lime and orange juice plus falernum to the shaker.
- Shake briefly and hard with a few ice cubes.
- Fill a tiki mug with crushed ice.
- Strain the mixture over the ice into the mug.
- Top up with fresh crushed ice.
- Garnish with a mint sprig and orange slice and serve with a straw.
Garnish: Mint sprig and orange slice
Pro tip: Falernum brings clove, ginger and almond notes into the glass - homemade or as a syrup it tastes more aromatic than any substitute.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Rum Barrel?
The Rum Barrel is an opulent tiki drink from the Donn Beach tradition that combines several types of rum and fruit juices.
Which rum works best?
A combination of light Cuban and bold dark Jamaican rum gives the drink depth and funk.
What can I use instead of falernum?
As a substitute, a mix of sugar syrup with a little grated ginger and a pinch of clove works, but real falernum is rounder.
Ingredients
- Light rum4 cl
- Dark rum3 cl
- Lime juice2 cl
- Orange juice3 cl
- Falernum1.5 cl
- Crushed iceas needed
