Zappa Sambuca is perhaps the best known as a shooter, but this liqueur can also be mixed with lemonade or used as a cocktail ingredient. Zappa Sambuca is flavoured with essential oils obtained from anise, star anise, liquorice and other spices. It also contains elderflowers. The oil is added to pure alcohol, a concentrate solution of sugar and other flavourings. Zappa Sambuca is well known for its vibrant colours and fiery dragon iconography. For decades people have enjoyed lighting a shot of Zappa and its warming aniseed flavour. Zappa is available in Original, Black, Blue, Red and Green so feel free to choose your favourite colour Zappa! Zappa Black Sambuca Nose: Intensely spicy aromas of anise and liquorice. Palate: A strong, spicy flavour that won’t be forgotten any time soon. Finish: A lingering liquorice and spicy warmth.