Corn ’n’ Oil

The Corn ’n’ Oil is fresh, funky, spicy and Barbadian. Most recipes of this drink call for ‘blackstrap rum’, which is a relatively young rum that has been coloured with caramel. The better alternative is to plump for an aged rum from Barbados such as Plantation Barbados 5 Year Old or one of the Doorly’s range. More commonly found in bars in America and Barbados, this cocktail’s structure changes depending on where you find it. Americans prefer a rum-heavy mix, while Barbadians favour the falernum (see top tips box, right), so feel free to invert the ingredients if you wish.

Glass Rocks

Garnish Lime wedge

Method Add the ingredients to the glass. Add crushed ice, stir until well chilled and garnish.

60ml aged rum from Barbados

15ml Velvet Falernum (see box, right) 15ml lime juice

3 dashes Angostura aromatic bitters