The flavor is different from traditional Sambuca, owing to a special blending of the spices.

Luxardo Passione Nera is a black Italian liqueur based on Sambuca, created through the infusion of green aniseed and various spices. In the tradition of Luxardo Sambuca dei Cesari, the Passione Nera family recipe entails several levels of successive infusions to ensure a natural licorice aroma and anise flavor. The flavor is different from traditional Sambuca, owing to a special blending of the spices focusing on cardamom, seeds of East Indian herbs and a member of the ginger family. The finish is long, medium-sweet, and licorice-like; very nice.

"The palate entry is keenly peppery and sweet-- the mild palate is luxurious in texture and piquant (mostly pepper again) on the tongue as the aniseed takes a backseat to the fruit and spice; the finish is long, medium-sweet, and licorice-like; very nice, even sexy." - F. Paul Pacult

Color

Purplish black

Aroma

Markedly anise and licorice

Flavor

Mediterranean-style Sambuca taste, with star anise at the forefront, with light, spicy hints of cardamom and coriander bringing a velvety sensation to the palate. The finish is rich in lovely licorice.

Serving Suggestions

Neat and chilled or on the rocks. Excellent in coffee or over vanilla gelato. Great cocktail ingredient.