Flaming Sambuca

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Ingredients

Step-by-step instructions:

  1. Add Sambuca into a shot glass.
  2. Light the Sambuca and let it burn for about 8 seconds.
  3. Cover the glass with your hand to kill the fire, then inhale the air underneath your hand.
  4. Drink the shot.

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Meet the Flaming Sambuca – It’s got this sweet, slightly thick and super smooth flavor. Think notes of anise and licorice, with a smoky undercurrent.

Well, that’s because its main ingredient is the Italian anise-flavored liqueur, Sambuca itself. It’s all served up with ice cubes in a shot glass.

Now, let’s talk origins. Legend has it that the Flaming Sambuca was born in the midst of a lively Italian celebration. A charismatic bartender, with a twinkle in their eye and a flair for the dramatic, decided that regular shots were just too mainstream. So, they whipped out a bottle of Sambuca, set it ablaze, and the rest is history.

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