Licor 43

[gulfporter]

I usually buy a MXN orange liqueur (Salamander brand) to sip after dinner (a poor Señora's version of Grand Marnier).  

 

I ran out and didn't want to make the trek to my usual liquor store in the heavy holiday traffic, plus we're leaving for a month+ in a few days. 

 

When I stopped at our local grocery I was surprised to see a line-up of miniatures behind the cashier.  I asked if any were 'de naranja' and she looked thru them and said wit a question mark, "este??"  

 

I had already held up the line long enough so I said, bien and bought it. 

 

It's quite nice!  Not orange, but an interesting blend of citrus and spices, with big vanilla notes.  Definitely sippable. 

 

I found this online description, 

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Licor 43 (Forty Three) is a popular Spanish golden liqueur known for its sweet, complex flavor from a secret recipe of 43 natural ingredients, primarily Mediterranean citrus, vanilla, and spices, best enjoyed neat, on the rocks, with milk, coffee (like a Carajillo), or in various cocktails. Originating from Cartagena, Spain, its recipe is a closely guarded family secret inspired by an ancient Roman elixir, offering a blend of citrus, vanilla, and spice notes, with an ABV of 31%. 

 

 

 

 

[Duvel]

Being in Spain at the moment you can’t find a shop they don’t have it on offer. And for a good reason - sweet, orange-y, with cinnamon & vanilla: it tastes like Christmas. I do like it with some ice cold (lactose free, because it’s sweeter) milk. So good 🤗

[pastrygirl]

I used to love that stuff!

[lemniscate]

I'm sold.   Will pick some up tomorrow.

[blue_dolphin]

I love the vanilla notes!  Try it shaken with espresso (or cold brew) for a Carajillo or add to hot, spiced apple cider in place of the usual Tuaca for a Hot Apple Pie cocktail. 

[lemniscate]

3 minutes ago, blue_dolphin said:

I love the vanilla notes!  Try it shaken with espresso (or cold brew) for a Carajillo or add to hot, spiced apple cider in place of the usual Tuaca for a Hot Apple Pie cocktail. 

 

I saw something online about mixing it with ginger ale, that sounds wonderful too.