Description
Zappa Black Sambuca 750ml.
A bold Italian-style anise liqueur with elderberry character.
Zappa is South Africa's go-to brand of Italian-style sambuca — a distinctly aromatic anise-led liqueur with deep roots in Italian café culture and a long-running presence on local bar shelves. The Zappa range covers the full sambuca family, from the classic clear "white" expression to the deeper, more full-bodied "black" — each delivering big, bold flavour at a friendly price.
Zappa Black Sambuca builds on the traditional white sambuca recipe with the addition of darker botanicals — elderberry character along with star anise, fennel and a richer aromatic spice profile — giving it its distinctive deep black-purple colour and intensified flavour. Slightly sweeter, more full-bodied and aromatic than its clear sibling, Zappa Black is built for shots, after-dinner sipping and bold cocktail mixing.
Tasting Note:
Nose: Star anise, liquorice, elderberry, dark berries and a touch of warming clove.
Palate: Smooth and full-bodied, with bold anise, ripe elderberry, dark cherry and a gentle herbal sweetness.
Finish: Long, warming and aromatic, with lingering anise and a subtle bitter herbal edge.
Serving Suggestion: The classic Italian serve is the "sambuca con la mosca" — a small chilled glass of Zappa Black with three coffee beans floating on top, traditionally lit with a flame to release the aromas (always wait until the flame is fully out before drinking). Equally good served chilled and neat after a meal, or over ice.
Cocktail Ideas: Brilliant in a Black Russian variant (50ml Zappa Black, 25ml vodka, over ice), an Espresso Martini twist, a hot Black Sambuca Coffee (Zappa Black floated over a hot espresso) or shaken into a Sambuca Sour with fresh lemon and sugar.
Food Pairing: A natural after-dinner companion for dark chocolate desserts, tiramisu, espresso, biscotti, panna cotta, dark berries and creamy soft cheeses.
Occasion: A standout bottle for shots night, a long-standing party shelf staple, an aromatic after-dinner pour, and a great gift for any Italian-liqueur or anise fan.
Alcohol: 38% vol. 750ml.
Whether you're stocking up for a bar night with friends, restocking a long-time party favourite, or buying a bold gift for a sambuca fan, Zappa Black delivers real anise character and big-night personality in every pour.
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