Zappa Sambuca Clear 750ml
You know the move. Pour a shot, set it alight, let the blue flame dance for a second, then knock it back warm and chase it with the cold. That's Zappa. Sweet black liquorice and star anise that hits soft then leaves a glow in your chest. It's the bottle with the fiery dragon on it for a reason. Grab it when the night's just getting loud and someone shouts "shots!"
Crystal clear in the glass, but thick. Tilt it and it leaves slow oily streaks down the side, that's the sugar and oils talking. The nose is loud and lovely: sweet black liquorice, crushed star anise, a whiff of aniseed sweets. On the tongue it's properly sweet up front, then that warm aniseed spreads out and lingers long after you've swallowed. Think liquorice allsorts with a kick.
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Where it's from
Zappa is South Africa's own take on Italian sambuca, and it's been a fixture of southern-hemisphere nights out for decades. The brand runs on a "Dare to be Different" attitude, hence the mad colour range (red, blue, green, black) and the deep ties to tattoo artists and local creative scenes. The Clear is the original. Same recipe of essential oils pulled from aniseed, star anise and liquorice, rounded out with elderflower and spice. No food colouring, just the straight stuff.
Quick questions
- What is the price of Zappa Sambuca Clear 750ml?
Zappa Sambuca Clear 750ml is KSh 2,159 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for delivery in 30 minutes for most areas in Nairobi, or next day countrywide.
- What does Zappa Sambuca Clear 750ml taste like?
Sweet and intensely aniseed. Black liquorice and star anise on the nose, properly sugary on the palate, with a warm lingering glow afterwards. Like grown-up liquorice sweets.
- What is the ABV of Zappa Sambuca Clear?
It's 35% alcohol by volume, in a 750ml bottle.
- How do I serve it?
Most people do the classic flamed fire-and-ice shooter. It's also lovely over ice topped with lemonade as a long drink, or splashed into cocktails and coffee. Keep it in the freezer for the smoothest pour.
- Is Zappa the same as sambuca?
Yes, it's South Africa's version of sambuca, an anise liqueur flavoured with aniseed, star anise and liquorice. The Clear is the original, uncoloured one.
- What pairs with Zappa Sambuca?
Anything chocolate or coffee, sweet crumbly things like biscotti or mandazi, or as a warming chaser to nyama choma.
- Where is Zappa Sambuca from?
South Africa. It's been a party staple across the southern hemisphere for years, known for its fiery-dragon bottle and bold colour range.
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Zappa Sambuca Clear 750ml price in Kenya
Buy Zappa Sambuca Clear 750ml online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 2,159. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.
