Beat the summer heat with a simple Corn 'n' Oil recipe! Dark rum, Falernum and Angostura bitters make this cocktail an excellent match for warm summer evenings.
Prep time:
1 minute
Mixing time:
1 minute
Servings:
1
Calories:
206
Ingredients
- 2 oz Caribbean Dark Rum
- ½ oz Falernum liqueur
- 3 dashes of Angostura aromatic bitters
- ⅓ oz Black Rum - optional
- Lime wedge
- Crushed ice
Equipment
- Old Fashioned Glass
- Measuring Jigger
- Stirrer or Bar Spoon
- Straw (optional)
Instructions
- Pour 3 dashes of Angostura aromatic bitters in an Old Fashioned glass.
- Add ½ oz Falernum liqueur.
- Add 2 oz Caribbean Dark Rum of your choice.
- Fill the glass halfway with crushed ice and churn well to combine.
- Add a straw (optional) and add a generous amount of crushed ice to fill up the glass.
- Optional: Using the jigger, measure ⅓ oz Black Rum and gently pour it on top of the drink (it should “float” on top).
- Then, take a lime wedge, squeeze it in the drink and drop it in the glass. Serve immediately.
Notes
Substitutes:
- Dark Rum: If you don't have dark rum, you can use light rum or bourbon. The flavor profile will change, but still make a tasty cocktail.
- Falernum: This is a sweet syrup or liqueur used in Caribbean and tropical drinks. If you can't find it, you can make a simple substitute at home by combining lime zest, ginger, almond extract, cloves, rum, and sugar syrup.
- Angostura Bitters: If you're out of Angostura bitters, orange or Peychaud's bitters can be used instead. They each have unique flavor profiles, so experiment to see which one you prefer.
Making a Pitcher of Corn' n' Oil:
- To make a pitcher that serves 8, multiply all the ingredients by 8. That would be 16 oz of dark rum, 4 oz of Falernum, and 24 dashes of Angostura bitters.
- Combine the dark rum, Falernum, and Angostura bitters in a large pitcher. Stir well.
- Pour the mixture into Old Fashioned glasses, fill the glasses with crushed ice and float some black rum on top. Garnish with a lime wedge, and serve immediately.
Making it Non-Alcoholic:
- Rum Substitute: Use a non-alcoholic dark rum substitute available in some specialty stores or online.
- Falernum Substitute: Make a non-alcoholic version at home by combining lime zest, ginger, almond extract, cloves, and sugar syrup without the alcohol.
- Angostura Bitters Substitute: While bitters contain alcohol, the amount used in cocktails is minimal. However, if you prefer to avoid it altogether, you can find non-alcoholic bitters or make your own by infusing water with aromatic herbs and spices.
- Use these non-alcoholic substitutes instead of the regular ingredients and follow the original steps to enjoy a non-alcoholic version.
Making it Vegan:
This cocktail is already vegan-friendly as it doesn't contain any animal products. Just ensure that the dark rum and Falernum you're using are vegan, as some brands may use animal products in their production process.What is a Corn’ n’ Oil?
A Corn’ n’ Oil is a rum-based cocktail made of rum, bitters, and Falernum. This drink is relatively easy to make as it only requires mixing these ingredients in appropriate proportions and floating some black rum at the end. It’s not a variant of any well-known cocktail but stands out due to its unique flavors. The use of dark and black rum gives this beverage its intense molasses flavor that pairs intriguingly with the sweet and spicy notes from the Falernum. – a product used widely in Caribbean cocktails for its complex blend of almond, ginger, clove, and lime tastes.
What is a Corn’ n’ Oil made of – The ingredients
A Corn’ n’ Oil is made with these specific ingredients:
- Dark Rum: This forms the base of the Corn’ n’ Oil cocktail. It provides a rich, deep, sweet, and slightly smoky flavor.
- Falernum: A sweet syrup or traditionally a liqueur used in Caribbean and tropical drinks. It adds complex almond, ginger, clove, and lime flavors to the cocktail.
- Angostura Bitters: These add depth and complexity to the drink. They have a strong, bitter flavor with notes of herbs, spices, and botanicals.
- Black Rum: used as last ingredients donates an intense molasses flavor.
- Ice Cubes: Used to chill the drink and dilute it slightly, enhancing the flavors of the other ingredients.
- Lime Wedge (for garnish): Adds a visual appeal to the cocktail and a hint of fresh citrus aroma when served.
