-10%You want the table to go quiet for a second, then loud. Pour Zappa Green, set the top alight, blow it out, drink it warm, then chase it with the cold one underneath. That's the famous fire-and-ice shooter, and it's pure theatre. Underneath the party trick it's a proper sambuca: sweet, electric-green, bursting with aniseed and a clean mint chill. Grab it for the night you want a story to come out of.
First hit is liquorice and star-anise, that sweet black-jack-sweet sort of smell, with a cool minty lift sitting on top. The sip is smooth and properly sweet, herbal in the background from the spices and a touch of elderflower, then the mint sweeps through like a breath of cold air. It finishes warm and slow, the way anise always does. Bold and a little wild, but not harsh.
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Zappa is South Africa's own take on Italian sambuca, and it's been a fixture of southern-hemisphere nights out for decades. The whole brand runs on a 'dare to be different' streak, hence the fiery dragon on the bottle and the unapologetic neon colours. The recipe leans on essential oils from anise, star anise and liquorice plus a little elderflower, so the flavour is real, not just a green dye job. The Green is the minty, cooling one in the family.
Quick questions
- What is the price of Zappa Sambuca Green 750ml?
Zappa Sambuca Green 750ml is KSh 1,799 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within the hour, or next day countrywide.
- What does Zappa Sambuca Green 750ml taste like?
Sweet and aromatic, with bold star-anise and liquorice and a cool minty edge. Smooth on the palate with a warm, lingering anise finish.
- What is the ABV of Zappa Sambuca Green?
It's 30% alcohol by volume, in a 750ml bottle.
- How do I serve it?
Ice-cold as a shooter, as the famous fire-and-ice flaming shot, or long over ice with lemonade or soda. It also works in cocktails that want an anise hit.
- What is the fire-and-ice shooter?
Pour a warm shot, light the surface, blow it out, sip it warm, then immediately chase with a second ice-cold shot. Always blow out the flame before drinking.
- What pairs with Zappa Sambuca Green?
Coffee and dark chocolate are the classics. It also stands up to smoky nyama choma and grilled skewers on a late night.
- Where is Zappa Sambuca made?
South Africa. It's the local take on the Italian sambuca style, known for its bright colours and dragon bottle.
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Zappa Sambuca Green 750ml price in Kenya
Buy Zappa Sambuca Green 750ml online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 1,799. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.