Corn ‘n’ Oil
The Quirky Foodster Team
Rocks glass
Glass
Lime wedge
Garnish
Ingredients
- Dark, funky rum (Jamaican) — 60 ml (2 oz)
- Blackstrap molasses or falernum — 15 ml (1/2 oz)
- Fresh lime juice — 15 ml (1/2 oz)
- Angostura bitters — 2 dashes
Method
- Add all ingredients to a rocks glass filled with ice.
- Stir well to combine.
- Garnish with a lime wedge.
- Serve as built.
Description: A dark, rustic Barbadian classic built on funky rum and molasses, named for its dark, oily appearance.
Cultural Background: A traditional Barbadian drink, its name referencing the drink's dark, viscous look rather than any actual corn or oil ingredient.
Tips: A genuinely funky, high-ester Jamaican rum is what makes this drink distinctive.
Variations: Falernum can substitute for molasses for a spicier, citrus-lime edge.
Serving Suggestion: Serve over ice, stirred, as a rustic, rum-forward sipper.
Nutrition: Approx. 175 kcal per serving
FAQs:
Q: Does it actually contain corn or oil?
A: No — the name describes the drink's dark, glossy appearance, not its ingredients.
- Dark, funky rum (Jamaican) — 60 ml (2 oz)
- Blackstrap molasses or falernum — 15 ml (1/2 oz)
- Fresh lime juice — 15 ml (1/2 oz)
- Angostura bitters — 2 dashes
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