• 2 oz white rum
• 1 oz grapefruit juice
• 1/2 oz lime juice
• 1/2 oz falernum
• 4 dashes of Angostura bitters

Shake all ingredients with ice and strain over ice in a cocktail glass.

Float Angostura bitters.

The Origins

The exact origins of the Bitter End Cocktail are a bit murky—much like your head the morning after. But basically it emerged organically within the cocktail culture – as all good cocktails do. With bartenders ever seeking to craft a drink with a perfect balance of bitter and sweet. It’s also very versatile as you can use gin, vodka

Fun Fact

The term “bitter end” has nautical roots, referring to the end of an anchor rope or chain—the last part to stay on deck as the anchor is let out. It’s a fitting name for a cocktail that finishes on a bitter note, perhaps a nod to the sailors and seafarers who’ve inspired so many classic drinks.

What’s Falernum?

Falernum. Well, it’s a sweet concoction that hails from the sunny shores of Barbados, having made its debut sometime between 1826 and 1930. It’s kind of a riff on triple sec, but with a spiced twist that screams “vacation in a glass.” Falernum is the unsung hero in many rum and lime-based cocktails. With flavours of lime zest, sugar, and cloves, with a supporting cast that often includes ginger, almonds, nutmeg, and cinnamon. This delightful mix results in a flavor explosion that’s been described as tart citrus doing a tango with almonds, ginger, and cloves, all wrapped up in a sweet, rummy hug.

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