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Sambuca dei Cesari
As an antique tradition would have it, a tradition that to this day embraces all the countries of the Mediterranean basin, Italy too has its anise based national liqueur: Sambuca. It is a sweet and strong liqueur, containing essential oils obtained by steam distilling the seeds of star anise, which are soluble in pure alcohol. A concentrated solution of sugar and other natural aromas are added to this. Already known and appreciated in ancient times for its therapeutic properties, the anise plant, originating from China, became widespread through the centuries in the countries of the Mediterranean coast, where it became widely used for preparing typical dishes and desserts. Above all, the oils obtained from anise were used by liqueur firms to produce a selection of liqueurs such as: French Pastis, Spanish Anis, Turkish Raki and Greek Ouzo. The word Sambuca derives from the Arab word Zammut (= anise).The word "zammù" still exists in the Sicilian dialect, meaning an anise drink diluted with water |
Sambuca Prizes
On 1998 Sambuca dei Cesari won the Gold medal in liqueur category at the International Wine and Spirit Competition in London and on 1999 the Beverage Tasting Institute - USA voted 90/100 in the "Buying Guide to Spirits".
Sambuca dei Cesari has a typical perfume of sambuca and a very intense aroma. The Sambuca taste is sharp but well balanced, very rounded, with the anise taste persisting in the mouth. Sambuca dei Cesari is packaged in a round bottle in white glass with the Luxardo seal in relief, a label with gold shading and finish.
Our Sambuca could be served Neat, Frozen, Flaming, On the rocks, "Con la mosca" (3 coffee beans in the glass) and In several international cocktails.
Related resources:
Amaretto Di Saschira | Maraschino Luxardo | Passione Nera | Sambuca Dei Cesari | Maraschino originale | Limoncello
