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Top Shelf Liqueur Black Sambuca Essence
Regular price
$17
Unit price
Flavours 1.125L – about $10.58 per 700mL bottle
Delivery Australia-wide: $16 for this item on its own (based on cart total).
Top Shelf Liqueur Black Sambuca Essence - No Liqueur Base is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Top Shelf Black Sambuca Liqueur Essence is a liqueur essence for a purple sambuca with a strong aniseed and delicate liquorice flavour. Mixed with neutral spirit and Liqueur Base A, one bottle makes 1.125L.
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Shipping is calculated on your cart total, Australia wide:
- Under $100 – $16
- $100 to $299.99 – $26
- $300 to $999.99 – $39
- $1,000 and over – $89
Signature on delivery is available for an extra $3. Australia Post options are also shown at checkout where available.
We ship from our warehouses in Brisbane and Melbourne, with a tracking link on every order. See estimated delivery times by state, or contact us if you need it urgently.
Top Shelf Liqueur Black Sambuca Essence
Regular priceFrom
$17
Unit price
Regular price
$17
Unit price
Flavours 1.125L – about $10.58 per 700mL bottle
Delivery Australia-wide: $16 for this item on its own (based on cart total).
Top Shelf Liqueur Black Sambuca Essence - No Liqueur Base is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Top Shelf Black Sambuca Liqueur Essence is a liqueur essence for a purple sambuca with a strong aniseed and delicate liquorice flavour. Mixed with neutral spirit and Liqueur Base A, one bottle makes 1.125L.
| Range | Still Spirits Top Shelf |
|---|---|
| Makes | 1.125L of liqueur |
| Flavour profile | Strong aniseed, delicate liquorice |
| Mix with | 790mL of 40% ABV neutral spirit or vodka, plus Top Shelf Liqueur Base A |
| Best served | Chilled shots, or in cocktails |
| Gluten free | Yes |
How to use
- Make up the Top Shelf Liqueur Base A as per its instructions.
- Shake the essence and add it with 790mL of 40% ABV neutral spirit or vodka.
- Top up to 1.125L with water.
- Seal, shake well and chill before serving.
FAQ
What do I need to make black sambuca?
This essence, 790mL of 40% ABV neutral spirit or vodka, and Top Shelf Liqueur Base A. It makes 1.125L.
Can I make it without the liqueur base?
Yes. Instead of the base, use 150mL sugar and 100mL liquid glucose, then top up to 1.125L with water.
What colour is black sambuca?
A deep purple-black.
Cocktail suggestion
Cocktail Suggestion: Dracula's Kiss
This martini is inspired by a recipe on The Spirit website. It’s a variation on the classic Licorice Stick, using black sambuca as its base. Not everyone loves the taste of sambuca, but the inclusion of chocolate-flavoured liqueur gives this drink wider appeal. For extra dramatic effect, pour grenadine into a small vial and add a drop of “blood” to each drink before serving.
- 45mL Top Shelf Black Sambuca
- 15mL Top Shelf Vodka
- 15mL Top Shelf Crème de Cacao
- Drop of grenadine
- Red or black licorice sticks (for garnish)
In a martini shaker, shake ice, black sambuca, vodka and crème de cacao. Strain and pour into a martini glass. Add drop of grenadine. Garnish with licorice.
See also: Top Shelf Liqueur Base A, liqueur and schnapps essences, all spirit and liqueur essences, our guide to spirit essences.
Shipping is calculated on your cart total, Australia wide:
- Under $100 – $16
- $100 to $299.99 – $26
- $300 to $999.99 – $39
- $1,000 and over – $89
Signature on delivery is available for an extra $3. Australia Post options are also shown at checkout where available.
We ship from our warehouses in Brisbane and Melbourne. Your order might ship from either warehouse, or from both, as different stock is held in different warehouses. For our courier and Parcel Post deliveries, estimated times from dispatch, in working days, from our Brisbane warehouse are as follows:
QLD Metro: 1 – 2 days
QLD North: 2 – 4 days
QLD Country: 2 – 6 days
SA Metro: 3 – 5 days
SA Country: 4 – 8 days
NSW Metro: 2 – 3 days
NSW Country: 2 – 7 days
ACT: 2 – 4 days
VIC Metro: 3 – 5 days
VIC Country: 3 – 7 days
TAS: 5 – 10 days
NT Metro: 3 – 6 days
NT Country: 5 – 10 days
WA: 5 – 10 days
For our Express Post deliveries:
ALL Metro: 1 day
ALL Country: 2 – 3 days
Please note, these are estimated shipping times. Weather, human error and other unforeseen circumstances can slow down your order. You will get an online tracking link to follow the progress of your order. If you need your order urgently, we encourage you to select the Express Post option at checkout.
If you suspect any problems or your order has not arrived by the ETA date, please contact us so we can follow it up. If you would like more clarity around dispatch times, including ETAs for goods shipping from our Melbourne warehouse, please contact us.
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- How many litres of sambuca will one bottle of essence make.
- Hi Greg, the Top Shelf Black Sambuca Essence makes 1.125L, this is the same for all the Top Shelf Liqueur and Schnapps Essences. On the other hand, Top Shelf Spirit Essences make 2.25L per essence bottle.
- When you say sugar syrup do you mean sugar added to equal part water e.g. 200ml sugar with 200ml water.
- Hi Neal, yes correct we recommend a simple sugar syrup which is one part water one part sugar :)
- Hi Is this essence alcoholic? Years ago I used to buy the Hoyts Star Anise Essence which was about 40% alcohol to make black zambucca until they stopped making it. Cheers Paul
- Hi Paul, no this essence is not alcoholic. You need add 790ml Alcohol @ 40% ABV which can be any neutral spirit like a vodka for instance. Then you add the Still Spirits Liqueur Base "A" (made up as per Liqueur Base A instructions), or instead of using the liqueur base you can use 150ml Sugar Syrup and 100ml Liquid Glucose, and after that you top up to 1.125L with water, so you will end up making 1.125L of Black Sambuca total.
