Corn' n' Oil Recipe
Written by 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.