Anise: people tend to love or hate it, and my bar guests are often surprised when they learn that many countries and cultures have a spirit similar to Sambuca, with a polarising liquorice flavour. If you’re looking to seriously impress your friends, you need to whip up these blue jellyfish shots. Serve the drinks together, drinking the Kahlúa through a straw and simultaneously pouring in the Baileys and blue curaçao into the drink.

Antica Sambuca distinguishes itself from other Sambucas with its intense aromas and smooth flavours. The shelf life of sambuca is indefinite , but if sambuca develops an off odor, flavor or appearance, it should be discarded for quality purposes.True Bean-ginnings Three beans are meant to represent three blessings, health, wealth and happiness The number three itself is a heavily auspicious number, showing up as a symbol of luck in virtually every major religion and pseudoscience. Make a spicy cocktail by using cinnamon liqueur, sambuca, and vodka, or try a sweet spritzer by adding sparkling wine to sambuca, lemon juice, and simple syrup.

Antioxidant Content Antioxidants in sambucus are what give the plant its purported medicinal benefits , according to Purdue University. From its 1970s height as an ingredient in dubious shooters such as the slippery nipple (sambuca and Irish cream liqueur), to its modern role as a cheap student union staple, this sweet, star anise-flavoured liqueur has become a byword for, if not outright stupidity, then the trend of drinking to get drunk. It may also be served on the rocks or with water, resulting in the ouzo effect from the anethole in the anise. The original recipe for Lazzaroni Sambuca dates back to the 1800s when the bottle carried the name of Anisette.This clear italian liqueur is flavored with the essential oils from star anise or green anise, giving it the unmistakable character of licorice It’s often served neat, and when it has that coffee bean in the glass, it’s referred to as sambuca con la mosca (“with the fly”). With Luxardo Black Sambuca, you can enjoy the rich taste of fresh star anise and liquorice flavours that can add extra depth and richness to your cocktails. Luxardo Sambuca with Raspberry and Passionne Nera is a range of classic Italian liqueurs with a modern twist. Caffeine can help combat the fatigue associated with hangovers, but it can also make stomach upset worse.