Cocktails

Flaming Lamborghini

Flaming Lamborghini is an alcoholic cocktail built on Kahlua. It leans sweet, vanilla and anise. Built and served in a Cocktail Glass. Expect about 23.8% ABV and roughly 379 kcal (estimated per recipe).

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Cocktailalcoholic23.8% ABV4 ingredients

At a Glance

379 kcalCalories

23.8%ABV

32.5gSugar

42.9gCarbs

1.58Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition.

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How hard is it to make?

Easybuilt drink

Why: 4 ingredients

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

1 ozKahluaLiqueur Modifier
1 ozSambucaLiqueur Modifier
1 ozBlue CuracaoLiqueur Modifier
1 ozBaileys irish creamLiqueur Modifier

How to Make It

Pour the Sambuca and Kahlua into the Cocktail Glass and give the drinker a straw.Pour
Pour the Baileys and Blue Curacao into two sepsrate shot glasses either side of the cocktail glass.Pour
Set light the concotion in the cocktail glass and start to drink through the straw (this drink should be drunk in one) , as the bottom of the glass is reached put out the fire by pouring the Baileys and Blue Curacao into the cocktail glass and keep drinking till it's all gone!!Pour

How to Serve

Glass: Cocktail Glass

Taste profile

Primary flavours

Sweet Vanilla Anise

Supporting notes

Chocolate Citrus Coffee Herbal

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong

BodyLight – Full

SweetnessDry – Sweet

AcidityFlat – Crisp

FruitinessEarthy – Fruity

BoldnessDelicate – Bold

High ABV
Noticeably sweet
Full-bodied

What do these dimensions mean?

When to serve

DessertSuggested from its chocolate and cream notes, pairing with desserts pairing.
After DinnerSuggested from its coffee and chocolate notes.
Date NightSuggested from its chocolate and vanilla notes, pairing with chocolate and desserts.

Occasion tags are inferred from drink style, serving format, flavour profile, food-pairing theme, recipe metadata, and strict multi-signal supplemental rule matches.

Food pairings

DessertsChocolateCoffee Desserts

Food pairings are derived from the drink flavour signature, mapped to one dominant pairing theme, then limited to coherent public suggestions.

Diet & lifestyle

Compatible, based on the listed ingredients

Gluten-Free Vegetarian

Not compatible

KetoLow-CarbLow-SugarVegan

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Diet tags are ingredient-level and nutrition-estimate based. Product brands, preparation methods, quantities, and substitutions may change compatibility.

Alternatives to try

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Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Kahlua1 oz

Coffee LiqueurWorks, with a noticeable change

How much to use: Use the same amount and adjust sweetness if needed.
What changes: Coffee liqueur can usually replace Kahlua, though sweetness and coffee intensity may vary.

Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Blue Curacao1 oz

Triple SecWorks, but changes the drink

How much to use: Use the same amount; the drink will not keep the same color.
What changes: Triple sec can replace blue curaçao when the blue color is not needed.

Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Reviewed component substitutions are not guarantees that the replacement was tested in this exact recipe. Follow the reviewed adjustment note and taste before serving.

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Last updated June 18, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

What is a Flaming Lamborghini?: The Flaming Lamborghini is a cocktail made with 4 ingredients, traditionally served in a Cocktail Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 23.8%. A standard serving contains approximately 379 calories.
What does a Flaming Lamborghini taste like?: Flaming Lamborghini has a flavour profile featuring Sweet, Vanilla, Anise, Chocolate. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with a Flaming Lamborghini?: Flaming Lamborghini pairs well with Desserts, Chocolate, Coffee Desserts. The pairing is based on complementary flavour profiles from the recipe's ingredients.
How strong is a Flaming Lamborghini?: The Flaming Lamborghini has an ABV of approximately 23.8%. That's approximately 1.58 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 379 kcal, 32.5g sugar, 42.9g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is a Flaming Lamborghini typically served?: Flaming Lamborghini is often suggested for After Dinner, Date Night, Dessert, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to a Flaming Lamborghini?: If you enjoy Flaming Lamborghini, the "similar flavour profile" suggestions on this page point to cocktails that share its flavour character. Drinks with a matching spirit base and comparable body and acidity feel closest.
Can I make a Flaming Lamborghini at home?: Yes. The Flaming Lamborghini uses 4 ingredients, making it straightforward to prepare at home. You will need a Cocktail Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.
What do the sensory profile dimensions mean?: Sensory profile dimensions describe key flavour characteristics: Body (light to full), Dryness (sweet to bone dry), Acidity (flat to crisp), Fruitiness (subtle to prominent) and Boldness (delicate to bold). Each scale helps you compare cocktails at a glance and find ones with similar character.
How do I use sensory profiles to find cocktails I like?: Compare the Body, Acidity and Fruitiness of Flaming Lamborghini with other cocktails. If you enjoy this drink, look for others with a similar profile. Adjust one dimension at a time to discover new favourites while staying in your flavour comfort zone.