Giffard Falernum Syrup 1L | Buy Tiki Cocktail Syrup Australia

Giffard Falernum Syrup 1L: The Tiki Bartender's Secret Weapon

Falernum is the spiced lime-almond syrup at the heart of mid-century tiki — the ingredient that gives a Royal Bermuda Yacht Club, a Corn 'n Oil, or a properly built Zombie its unmistakable Caribbean lift. Giffard's Falernum is the cleanest, most balanced commercial expression available in Australia, made in France by a fifth-generation family distillery established in 1885.

Tasting notes

Pale straw in colour. The aroma is unmistakably tropical — fresh lime zest, blanched almond, and warm clove. On the palate: bright citrus, gentle marzipan sweetness, and a long spice-driven finish carrying notes of ginger, allspice, and a whisper of nutmeg. No artificial flavours, no preservatives, no colouring.

What you can build with it

Falernum is a key supporting ingredient (typically 15-22ml) in some of the most enduring rum cocktails ever written:

• Corn 'n Oil: Cruzan Black Strap rum, falernum, lime, Angostura
• Royal Bermuda Yacht Club: rum, falernum, lime, orange Curaçao
• Three Dots and a Dash: rhum agricole, dark rum, falernum, lime, orange, allspice dram
• Zombie: Don the Beachcomber's original calls for falernum
• Test Pilot, Saturn, Singapore Sling variations

Australian bars are increasingly leaning on falernum in non-tiki applications too — a few millilitres in a daiquiri tightens the spice, and it's a brilliant flavour bridge in modern reposado tequila drinks.

Why Giffard

Giffard, France's number-one syrup and liqueur house, has produced this falernum using traditional cold maceration of natural almond, lime, and tropical spices in 100% French sugar beet syrup. It's clean, shelf-stable, and consistent batch-to-batch — the qualities that matter when you're costing drinks for a 200-cover venue.

Specifications

• Producer: Giffard, France
• Size: 1L (1000ml)
• Format: PET bottle (lightweight, durable, ideal for bar service)
• Shelf life: 24 months sealed, 6+ months opened (refrigerate after opening)
• No preservatives, no artificial colouring

Trade & wholesale

3Two1 Drinks is the Australian distributor for Giffard's complete syrup range. Bulk and case pricing available for venues — see our wholesale syrups range or contact our trade team.