Cocktails

Quick-sand

Quick-sand is a cocktail made with Black Sambuca and Orange Juice. It is served in a Highball Glass.

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Cocktailalcoholic3.6% ABV2 ingredients

At a Glance

195 kcalCalories

3.6%ABV

29.8gSugar

37.3gCarbs

0.56Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition.

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How hard is it to make?

Easy

Why: 2 ingredients

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

25 mlBlack SambucaOther
Add 250 mlOrange juiceJuice

How to Make It

Simply add the orange juice, quite a quick pour in order to mix the sambucca with the orange juice.Pour
The juice MUST have fruit pulp!

How to Serve

Glass: Highball Glass
Temperature: Chilled
Ice: Ice

Served Chilled

Serving tips

Serve Quick-sand with careful dilution. Because the recipe is simple, ice quality, measure and temperature matter more than decoration. It is commonly matched with seafood, ceviche, salads style pairings.

Taste

What does Quick-sand taste like?

Quick-sand is a simple, spirit-led drink where the base ingredients are easy to notice. Small changes in measure or dilution can change the result quickly.

Primary flavours

Sweet Anise

Supporting notes

LicoriceCitrus Tart

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong

BodyLight – Full

SweetnessDry – Sweet

AcidityFlat – Crisp

FruitinessEarthy – Fruity

BoldnessDelicate – Bold

Noticeably sweet

What do these dimensions mean?

Practical notes

When to choose it

How to decide if Quick-sand is right for you

Quick-sand is a simple drink where the main ingredients are easy to notice. Choose it when you want clarity, not a layered or highly decorated cocktail. The listed serve is about 3.6% ABV, so strength is part of the decision.

Skip if

Skip Quick-sand if...

Skip Quick-sand if you want a layered drink with many modifiers. Simple spirit-led cocktails put the main ingredients on display and leave little room to hide imbalance.

When to serve

SummerSuggested from its citrus notes.

Occasion tags are inferred from drink style, serving format, flavour profile, food-pairing theme, recipe metadata, strict multi-signal supplemental rules, and cached for public page performance.

Diet & lifestyle

Compatible, based on the listed ingredients

Not compatible

KetoLow-CarbLow-Sugar

Not enough information

Gluten-FreeVeganVegetarian

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

Orange JuiceAdd 250 ml

Pineapple JuiceWorks, but changes the drink

How much to use: Use the same amount first; reduce sweetener if the drink becomes too rich.
What changes: Pineapple juice can replace orange juice when a more tropical result is acceptable.

Grapefruit JuiceNot a neutral swap

How much to use: Use less at first and consider adding a little sweetener.
What changes: Grapefruit juice is not a neutral substitute for orange juice; it makes the drink sharper and more bitter.

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

Ingredients, measures and method are taken from the source recipe; roles and serving details are mapped from reviewed evidence.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I make a Quick-sand at home?: Yes. The Quick-sand uses 2 ingredients, making it easy to prepare at home. You will need a Highball Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.