Borghetti Sambuca Liqueur Italy 70 cl 38%

From the same house as the iconic Caffè Borghetti comes this classic sambuca, carried by the sharp, sweet character of star anise.

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Borghetti Sambuca is an Italian aniseed liqueur based on a careful selection of star anise flowers, bottled at 38% ABV.

Borghetti is a historic Italian brand, best known for the coffee liqueur Caffè Borghetti, and is today run by the Fratelli Branca distillery, founded in Milan in 1845 by Bernardino and Carolina Branca. Sambuca Borghetti is made by distilling star anise, which is then blended with alcohol and sugar to create the classic, clear sambuca style.

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The liqueur has a clean, intense aniseed flavour with a pleasant sweetness and a light spiced warmth. The characteristic clarity and sharp aniseed aroma make it a typical representative of the traditional sambuca style.

Specifikationer

Name: Borghetti Sambuca
Producer: Fratelli Branca Distillerie
Country: Italy
Type: Sambuca liqueur (aniseed liqueur)
Main ingredients: Star anise distillate
ABV: 38%
Size: 70 cl
EAN no.: 8004400070375
Serving suggestion: Served "con la mosca" with three coffee beans, on the rocks, or flambéed

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Aniseed · Sweet · Clear · Spiced

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The "con la mosca" tradition involves placing three roasted coffee beans in the sambuca glass - they symbolise health, wealth and happiness, and the beans are typically chewed after the shot is drunk.

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Frequently asked questions about Borghetti Sambuca

What is "con la mosca"?

It is the traditional way of serving sambuca, where three roasted coffee beans are placed in the glass - they symbolise health, wealth and happiness.

Who produces Borghetti Sambuca?

The liqueur is produced by Fratelli Branca Distillerie, founded in Milan in 1845, which is also behind the well-known Caffè Borghetti.

Can Borghetti Sambuca be flambéed?

Yes, sambuca can be flambéed with coffee beans in the glass - a classic serve where the liquid is briefly set alight before drinking.

Why doesn't sambuca turn cloudy when mixed with water?

Unlike other aniseed spirits such as Pernod, sambuca doesn't turn cloudy or milky white when mixed with ice-cold water.

How strong is Borghetti Sambuca?

The liqueur has an ABV of 38% and comes in 70 cl bottles. See our full range of Borghetti Sambuca here.