Ingredient

Sambuca

Sambuca is a potent Italian liqueur that is typically colorless and has a strong anise (licorice) flavor. The primary ingredients in Sambuca include star anise, green anise, elderflower, and a neutral base spirit. It is often enjoyed on its own as a digestif, but it also serves as a versatile ingredient in cocktails, adding a distinctive licorice note that can complement or contrast with other flavors.

In the context of cocktails, Sambuca can be used to create unique and aromatic drinks. For example, it pairs well with coffee in the classic "Caffè Correto," where a shot of Sambuca is added to espresso. It can also be a surprising twist in a variety of mixed drinks, bringing complexity and a hint of sweetness. Sambuca’s strong flavor means that a little goes a long way, making it a powerful component in any cocktail it graces.

199 recipes

199 drinks that include “Sambuca”.

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Drink	Style	Glass	Ingredients	View
46 Magnum Style: Shot Glass: Shot Glass Ingredients: Bourbon Whiskey, Scotch Whisky, Sambuca	Shot	Shot Glass	Bourbon Whiskey, Scotch Whisky, Sambuca	View
666 Style: Shot Glass: Shot Glass Ingredients: Sambuca, Whiskey, Tequila	Shot	Shot Glass	Sambuca, Whiskey, Tequila	View
Abrupt Realization Style: Cocktail Glass: Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass Ingredients: Sambuca, Vodka	Cocktail	Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass	Sambuca, Vodka	View
Absinthe Without Leave Style: Shot Glass: Shot Glass Ingredients: Absinthe or Anise Licorice Liqueur, Irish Cream Liqueur, Sambuca	Shot	Shot Glass	Absinthe or Anise Licorice Liqueur, Irish Cream Liqueur, Sambuca	View
Ace Ventura Style: Cocktail Glass: Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass Ingredients: Vodka, Tequila, Rum, Soda (Lemon Lime), Sambuca	Cocktail	Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass	Vodka, Tequila, Rum, Soda (Lemon Lime), Sambuca	View
Almond Delight Style: Shot Glass: Shot Glass Ingredients: Sambuca, Amaretto Liqueur	Shot	Shot Glass	Sambuca, Amaretto Liqueur	View
Anaconda Shot Style: Shot Glass: Shot Glass Ingredients: Bourbon Whiskey, Sambuca	Shot	Shot Glass	Bourbon Whiskey, Sambuca	View
Aperitivo Style: Cocktail Glass: Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass Ingredients: Gin, Sambuca, Bitters	Cocktail	Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass	Gin, Sambuca, Bitters	View
Assassino Style: Cocktail Glass: Collins Glass Ingredients: Sambuca, Vermouth (Dry), Whiskey, Club Soda, Pineapple Juice	Cocktail	Collins Glass	Sambuca, Vermouth (Dry), Whiskey, Club Soda, Pineapple Juice	View
B-53 Style: Shot Glass: Any Glass Ingredients: Coffee Liqueur, Sambuca, Grand Marnier	Shot	Any Glass	Coffee Liqueur, Sambuca, Grand Marnier	View
Bahama Slamma Style: Shot Glass: Shot Glass Ingredients: Blue Curacao, Sambuca, Rum (Light), Cream Liqueur	Shot	Shot Glass	Blue Curacao, Sambuca, Rum (Light), Cream Liqueur	View
Baileys Comet Style: Cocktail Glass: Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass Ingredients: Schnapps (Butterscotch), Irish Cream Liqueur, Schnapps (Cinnamon), Sambuca	Cocktail	Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass	Schnapps (Butterscotch), Irish Cream Liqueur, Schnapps (Cinnamon), Sambuca	View
Baileys Comet #1 Style: Cocktail Glass: Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass Ingredients: Schnapps (Butterscotch), Irish Cream Liqueur, Goldschlager, Sambuca	Cocktail	Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass	Schnapps (Butterscotch), Irish Cream Liqueur, Goldschlager, Sambuca	View
Balrog Style: Shot Glass: Shot Glass Ingredients: Vodka, Tequila, Sambuca	Shot	Shot Glass	Vodka, Tequila, Sambuca	View
Banana Licorice Style: Shot Glass: Shot Glass Ingredients: Brandy (Cherry), Banana Liqueur, Sambuca	Shot	Shot Glass	Brandy (Cherry), Banana Liqueur, Sambuca	View
Barbarella Style: Cocktail Glass: Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass Ingredients: Orange Liqueur, Sambuca	Cocktail	Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass	Orange Liqueur, Sambuca	View
Bazooka #2 Style: Shot Glass: Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass Ingredients: Sambuca, Energy Drink	Shot	Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass	Sambuca, Energy Drink	View
Bertrands Black Magic Style: Cocktail Glass: Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass Ingredients: Vodka, Sambuca	Cocktail	Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass	Vodka, Sambuca	View
Big Shot Style: Shot Glass: Shot Glass Ingredients: Rum (Flavored), Sambuca, Lime Juice	Shot	Shot Glass	Rum (Flavored), Sambuca, Lime Juice	View
Bitter Sweet Samba Style: Cocktail Glass: Beer Mug or Pilsner Glass Ingredients: Sambuca, Vodka, Sweet and Sour Mix, Bitters	Cocktail	Beer Mug or Pilsner Glass	Sambuca, Vodka, Sweet and Sour Mix, Bitters	View
Black Baltimore Style: Cocktail Glass: Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass Ingredients: Brandy, Sambuca, Egg	Cocktail	Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass	Brandy, Sambuca, Egg	View
Black Christmas Style: Cocktail Glass: Any Glass Ingredients: Sambuca, Eggnog	Cocktail	Any Glass	Sambuca, Eggnog	View
Black Death Style: Shot Glass: Cordial or Sherry Glass Ingredients: Coffee Liqueur, Sambuca, Irish Cream Liqueur, Half and Half	Shot	Cordial or Sherry Glass	Coffee Liqueur, Sambuca, Irish Cream Liqueur, Half and Half	View
Black Death #2 Style: Shot Glass: Shot Glass Ingredients: Rum, Green Chartreuse, Sambuca	Shot	Shot Glass	Rum, Green Chartreuse, Sambuca	View
Black Death #3 Style: Shot Glass: Shot Glass Ingredients: Bourbon Whiskey, Sambuca	Shot	Shot Glass	Bourbon Whiskey, Sambuca	View
Black Death #4 Style: Shot Glass: Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass Ingredients: Jagermeister, Sambuca, Energy Drink	Shot	Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass	Jagermeister, Sambuca, Energy Drink	View
Black Ferrari Style: Cocktail Glass: Highball Glass Ingredients: Sambuca, Soda (Orange), Orange(s), Cherries, Ice	Cocktail	Highball Glass	Sambuca, Soda (Orange), Orange(s), Cherries, Ice	View
Black Gin Style: Cocktail Glass: Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass Ingredients: Gin, Sambuca, Vermouth (Sweet)	Cocktail	Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass	Gin, Sambuca, Vermouth (Sweet)	View
Black Gold #2 Style: Shot Glass: Shot Glass Ingredients: Sambuca, Schnapps (Cinnamon)	Shot	Shot Glass	Sambuca, Schnapps (Cinnamon)	View
Black Hole Style: Cocktail Glass: Highball Glass Ingredients: Sambuca, Club Soda	Cocktail	Highball Glass	Sambuca, Club Soda	View
Black Kentucky Style: Shot Glass: Shot Glass Ingredients: Sambuca, Whiskey	Shot	Shot Glass	Sambuca, Whiskey	View
Black Licorice Style: Cocktail Glass: Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass Ingredients: Sambuca, Soda (Cola)	Cocktail	Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass	Sambuca, Soda (Cola)	View
Black Martini Style: Cocktail Glass: Martini Glass Ingredients: Gin, Sambuca	Cocktail	Martini Glass	Gin, Sambuca	View
Black Monday Style: Cocktail Glass: Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass Ingredients: Rum (Dark), Sambuca, Brandy (Cherry), Lemon Juice	Cocktail	Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass	Rum (Dark), Sambuca, Brandy (Cherry), Lemon Juice	View
Black Murder Style: Cocktail Glass: Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass Ingredients: Brandy, Rum (Dark), Sambuca, Grenadine	Cocktail	Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass	Brandy, Rum (Dark), Sambuca, Grenadine	View
Black Pearls Style: Cocktail Glass: Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass Ingredients: Vodka (Vanilla), Sambuca, Raspberry Liqueur	Cocktail	Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass	Vodka (Vanilla), Sambuca, Raspberry Liqueur	View
Black Rain Style: Shot Glass: Shot Glass Ingredients: Champagne, Sambuca	Shot	Shot Glass	Champagne, Sambuca	View
Black Sabbath #2 Style: Shot Glass: Shot Glass Ingredients: Bourbon Whiskey, Sambuca	Shot	Shot Glass	Bourbon Whiskey, Sambuca	View
Black Silk Panties Style: Shot Glass: Shot Glass Ingredients: Strawberry Cream Liqueur, Sambuca	Shot	Shot Glass	Strawberry Cream Liqueur, Sambuca	View
Black Widow Style: Cocktail Glass: Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass Ingredients: Vodka (Citrus), Sambuca	Cocktail	Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass	Vodka (Citrus), Sambuca	View