sambuca
Anise-flavored spirit
Sambuca is an Italian anise-flavored liqueur, clear and syrupy-sweet.
It's traditionally served with three coffee beans floating on top—representing health, happiness, and prosperity—and sometimes set aflame.
We ordered sambucas after dinner.
The drink is often taken as a digestif or added to espresso.
Anise-flavored confection
- fennelLicorice-tasting culinary herb
- herbalRelating to medicinal plants
- aromaticPleasantly strong-smelling
- ouzoGreek anise liqueur
pastis · raki · absinthe · anisette · flavoring · essence · bittersweet · pungent
Sweetened flavored spirit
- shotQuick liquor serving
- neatOrderly, or undiluted
- chilledMade or kept cold
- proofDemonstration of truth
distilled · alcohol · mixology · bartender · glassware · cocktail · bar · infusion
Concentrated pressurized brew
- postprandialFollowing a meal
- liqueurSweetened flavored spirit
- cordialWarmly friendly manner
- settlingReaching resolution or rest
soothing · indulgence · dessert · aperitivo · digestivo · demitasse · nightcap · relaxing
Italy's capital city
Combustion with flames
- ignitionStarting combustion process
- flameBurning gas made visible
- torchHandheld burning light source
- ritualCeremonial set of actions
presentation · caramelized · theatrical · spectacle · burnt · charred · dramatic · showmanship
licorice
Anise-flavored confection
- fennelLicorice-tasting culinary herb
- herbalRelating to medicinal plants
- aromaticPleasantly strong-smelling
ouzo · pastis · raki · absinthe · anisette · flavoring · essence · bittersweet · pungent · sweet
liqueur
Sweetened flavored spirit
proof · distilled · alcohol · mixology · bartender · glassware · cocktail · bar · infusion · sweetened
espresso
Concentrated pressurized brew
- postprandialFollowing a meal
- liqueurSweetened flavored spirit
- cordialWarmly friendly manner
settling · soothing · indulgence · dessert · aperitivo · digestivo · demitasse · nightcap · relaxing
Rome
Italy's capital city
- SicilyMediterranean's biggest island
- LazioItalian region, capital Rome
- trattoriaCasual Italian restaurant
café · espresso · Mediterranean · tradition · artisanal
fire
Combustion with flames
ritual · presentation · caramelized · theatrical · spectacle · burnt · charred · dramatic · showmanship