I enjoy a shot of Sambuca as a sipping juice that lasts me for a hour or two. Most others gulp it down in reckless abandon in seconds.
It makes for a nice combo if done by this recipe:
1 ounce Sambuca in a small wine glass with a neck and serve this neat.
Put 8 ounces of ginger ale in a wide mouth bar glass with ice and a fresh wedge of lime. The combination of the Sambuca, ginger ale and lime wedge in the second glass creates a aroma that is delicious and attention grabbing. Drink slow and enjoy. This is not a gulping drink. It is meant to create aroma, taste combinations and is for general consumption and not a shooter. The last time I ordered this in a restaurant-pub the bartender said he sold a half dozen within minutes because people wanted what I was having.
Gulping drink / Depth Charge:
1 - B52 in glass.
1 - 12 ounce glass with no ice, fill with rye and Coke to about 1/2 to 2/3 of the way to the top. Mix rye and coke to personal tastes.
When fully prepared to shoot/gulp this. Have the rye and coke in one hand. Drop the shooter glass bottom down with the B52 inside into the coke and drink it all as fast as possible. It tastes pretty good so it only takes a few gulps on most days. It can get foamy/frothy sometimes as a added fun factor. Be sure to use heavy duty drinking glasses or if safety conscious pour the liquid B52 into the rye and coke and drink it that way after a little stirring.
It makes for a nice combo if done by this recipe:
1 ounce Sambuca in a small wine glass with a neck and serve this neat.
Put 8 ounces of ginger ale in a wide mouth bar glass with ice and a fresh wedge of lime. The combination of the Sambuca, ginger ale and lime wedge in the second glass creates a aroma that is delicious and attention grabbing. Drink slow and enjoy. This is not a gulping drink. It is meant to create aroma, taste combinations and is for general consumption and not a shooter. The last time I ordered this in a restaurant-pub the bartender said he sold a half dozen within minutes because people wanted what I was having.
Gulping drink / Depth Charge:
1 - B52 in glass.
1 - 12 ounce glass with no ice, fill with rye and Coke to about 1/2 to 2/3 of the way to the top. Mix rye and coke to personal tastes.
When fully prepared to shoot/gulp this. Have the rye and coke in one hand. Drop the shooter glass bottom down with the B52 inside into the coke and drink it all as fast as possible. It tastes pretty good so it only takes a few gulps on most days. It can get foamy/frothy sometimes as a added fun factor. Be sure to use heavy duty drinking glasses or if safety conscious pour the liquid B52 into the rye and coke and drink it that way after a little stirring.
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