Licor 43
Licor 43 is a liqueur hailing from Cartagena, Spain. Invented in 1946, the modern day liqueur is reportedly comprised of 43 different ingredients (thus the name), and it is based on recipe reportedly discovered by the Romans in 209 B.C. In 2015, it was ranked as the 9th best-selling digestif worldwide, according to “The World’s 50 Best Bars.”
Base: Citrus, vanilla, coriander, tea
Flavor is most like: Vanilla, citrus, cinnamon
Sweetness (1 to 5): 4
Description: The sweetness of this liqueur, combined with the popular vanilla and citrus flavors, make this remarkably easy to add to a cocktail. Globally, it is extremely popular with coffee, horchata, and fruit concoctions.
ABV: 31%
Common Cocktail Offerings:
- Espresso cocktails
- Spanish Coffee
- Carajillo