Corn ‘N’ Oil

Dark, layered, and deceptively simple.

The Corn ‘N’ Oil is a Barbadian classic — a short, spirit-forward cocktail that lets the ingredients do the talking. The secret weapon? Quantum Cocktails Falernum, a spiced, almond-and-lime liqueur that gives this drink its signature depth and sweetness.

Serves: 1 | Prep Time: 3 minutes

What You'll Need

• 1 oz Barbados rum
• 1 oz blackstrap rum
• ½–1 oz Quantum Cocktails Falernum (start with ½ oz and adjust to taste)
• ½ oz fresh lime juice
• 2 dashes Angostura bitters

How to Make It

1. Fill a rocks glass with crushed ice.
2. Add the Barbados rum, Quantum Cocktails Falernum, and lime juice. Stir briefly to combine.
3. Gently float the blackstrap rum on top by pouring it slowly over the back of a spoon.
4. Dash the Angostura bitters over the top.
5. Admire the layers — then stir before drinking.

QC Tips

• The float is the show — pouring the blackstrap rum slowly over a spoon keeps those beautiful dark layers intact.
• Falernum sweetness varies by brand, so taste as you go. Our Quantum Cocktails Falernum is well-balanced, but start at ½ oz and work up if you like it sweeter.
• No Barbados rum on hand? A light or gold rum works as a substitute.

These recipes are a starting point, not a rulebook. Adjust the ratios, swap ingredients, and make it your own. Drink the drink you want to drink.