Licor 43-A key component of the perfect summer drink
The story behind Licor 43 dates back to the time of the Romans. After having conquered the city of Quart Hadas, they discovered liquor made from a combination of citrus fruits and aromatic plants. This drink’s popularity soon traversed the leadership hierarchy of the Roman Empire. This popularity has continued to present day culture. Comprised of a mix of citrus and orange blossom flavors with a subtle vanilla tone, a sip of Licor 43 conjures a feeling of a summer.
Given these flavors, several of the recipes I decided to try were some new takes on traditional summer drinks.
The Margarita-Licor 43 Edition
¾ oz Licor 43
1 ½ oz Milagro tequila
2 oz Sour mix
2 Orange wedges, juiced
Shake up with Ice.
Blend all ingredients until smooth
The Margarita-Licor 43 Edition
Next up, a drink created to highlight the flavors of Licor 43, by the great Robert Hess of Drinkboy.com fame.
The Bloomsbury-A combination of Licor 43, Gin, Lillet Blanc, and Peychaud Bitters.
And to finish things up, a take on a tiki inspired drink, known as the Beachbum’s Own.
A Beachbums Own(sans Tiki Glass)
The Beachbum’s Own
3/4 ounce lemon juice
3/4 ounce pineapple juice
3/4 ounce orange juice
3/4 ounce passion fruit syrup
3/4 ounce Licor 43
1 ounce demerara rum
1 1/2 ounce light rum
Shake with crushed ice. Pour into a tiki mug
