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Sambuca (Italian: [samˈbuːka]) is an Italian anise-flavoured liqueur. Its most common variety is often referred to as "white sambuca" to differentiate it from other varieties that are deep blue ("black sambuca") or bright red ("red sambuca"). [ 1 ]
Caffè corretto (Italian: [kafˈfɛ kkorˈrɛtto]) is an Italian caffeinated alcoholic drink, consisting of a shot of espresso with a small amount of liquor, [1] usually grappa, and sometimes sambuca [2] or brandy. [3] It is also known (outside Italy) as an espresso corretto. It is ordered as un caffè corretto alla grappa, ... alla sambuca, ...
Hierbas de Mallorca has a medical origin. Produced in monasteries, it was used by pharmacists in the 16th century to fight diseases. [2] Herbal liquor, distilled with several herbs, seeds, roots and flowers already being used for medical purposes, was recognised for its digestive effects and was used particularly to help stomach ailments.
A digestif is an alcoholic beverage served after a meal, traditionally believed to aid digestion [8] even though there is not strong evidence to support this. [9] When served after a coffee course, it may be called pousse-café. [10] Digestifs are usually taken neat. Common kinds of digestif include: Brandy (cognac, Armagnac, alembic-made) Chacha
The most traditional style of anisette is that produced by means of distilling aniseed, [2] and is differentiated from those produced by simple maceration by the inclusion of the word distilled on the label. The liqueur is often mixed with water or poured over ice cubes because of its strong flavour. [3]
The ouzo effect during the preparation of absinthe. The ouzo effect (/ ˈ uː z oʊ / OO-zoh), also known as the louche effect (/ l uː ʃ / LOOSH) and spontaneous emulsification, is the phenomenon of formation of a milky oil-in-water emulsion when water is added to ouzo and other anise-flavored liqueurs and spirits, such as pastis, rakı, arak, sambuca and absinthe.
The Italian drink Pallini Mistra, named after the Greek city of Mystras in the Peloponnese is a version of ouzo made in Rome that closely resembles Greek and Cypriot ouzo. In Bulgaria and North Macedonia, the similar beverage is called mastika ( Macedonian : Мастика / Bulgarian : Мастика ), a name that is shared by the distinct ...
In the 1970s, the Vena family also began producing other alcohol-based drinks under the name "Lucano" such as the sambuca, limoncello and coffee varieties, as well as liqueur-filled chocolates. [citation needed]