Sambuca (Noun)
Meaning
An Italian liqueur made with elderberries and flavored with licorice.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The Italian liqueur sambuca added a distinct flavor to her homemade cookies.
- We ended the meal with a shot of ice-cold sambuca, served with three coffee beans on the side.
- Some Italians prefer to drink sambuca neat, but others prefer it with a little water.
- As we celebrated her birthday, my friend insisted on doing a round of flaming shots of sambuca at the bar.
- During the evening, he revealed his signature cocktail, which was a delightful mix of vodka, lemonade, and a splash of sambuca.