Liqueurs
Black Sambuca
- Liqueur
- 40% ABV
- 1 drink
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At a Glance
Ingredient nutrition is approximate and varies by brand, recipe and preparation.
On this page
What is Black Sambuca?
Black Sambuca is mapped to the Black Sambuca reference category. This page supports recipe discovery, ingredient context, flavor navigation and related drink-guide grouping across WhatDrink.
What does Black Sambuca taste like?
anise, licorice, sweet, balanced structure, aromatic finish, cocktail ingredient context
Black Sambuca profile
Best used for: tropical drinks, citrus cocktails, dessert drinks, layered shots
- High-strength spirit (40% ABV)
anise, licorice, sweet, balanced structure, aromatic finish, cocktail ingredient context
Ways to use black sambuca
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Popular drinks with Black Sambuca
Nutrition per measure
Approx. values for per 30ml / 1 oz.
- Calories
- 99
- Sugar
- 10.5g
- Carbs
- 13.5g
Per 100ml — 330 kcal · 35g sugar · 45g carbs
Ingredient nutrition is approximate and varies by brand, recipe and preparation.
Drink counts and recipe data are based on published WhatDrink recipes. Figures may vary as new recipes are added.
Black Sambuca — common questions
- How many cocktails are made with Black Sambuca?
- There are 1 cocktail recipe featuring Black Sambuca in the WhatDrink database.
- What are the most popular cocktails made with Black Sambuca?
- Top-ranked cocktails made with Black Sambuca include Quick-sand. Rankings are based on recipe quality and data completeness.
- What is the ABV of Black Sambuca?
- Black Sambuca has an ABV of approximately 40%. The exact strength varies by brand and expression.
- What do the sensory profile dimensions mean?
- Sensory profile dimensions describe key flavour characteristics: Intensity (light to bold), Sweetness (dry to sweet), Mixability (how versatile it is in cocktails) and Beginner-Friendly (acquired taste to easy intro). Each scale helps you compare Black Sambuca with similar ingredients at a glance.
- How do I use the Black Sambuca sensory profile to find drinks I like?
- If you enjoy the intensity and flavour profile of Black Sambuca, look for other ingredients or cocktails with a similar profile. Compare Intensity, Sweetness and Mixability to find substitutes or discover new cocktails in the same flavour family.