Flaming sambuca

[vespaboy]

How do you make one?

I tried lighting a glass of straight sambuca and there was no flame!

[Kos]

You have to put coffee beans in the glass and set them alight- not the Sambuca!!

[Supernick]

You can definitely light sambuca on it's own. I have done it many times, and on occasion lit it in my mouth. (DON'T DO THIS, AS I SAW IT BACKFIRE ON A FRIEND). It may not have a flame as you would expect though, and is nearly transparent.

[spaced]

its pointless, as the flame actually burns off the alcohol. so whats the point of an expensive fag lighter?

[stevie_c2it]

It's the sambuca that burns, not the coffee beans.

It's true that this will reduce the alcohol content, but the reason for doing it is to sweeten the drink, and to infuse it with a subtle coffee taste. The flame will be pale blue and translucent. Make sure you put it out before drinking. Traditionally a beer mat placed over the brim of the glass for a few seconds (to starve the flame of oxygen) will do the trick.

If your making them yourself, remember to use small shot glasses filled to the brim. That way the rim of the glass won't get hot and burn your lips.

[Englishbird]

Pour the Sambuca into a shot glass, and light it. You should see a small blue flame. Quickly place your palm over the glass. You should feel the suction (it will put the flame out). Remove your hand and quickly inhale the fumes from the glass. Immediately shoot down.

Although it's blooming disgusting stuff! If you like it, you might like this too;

Slippery Nipple
Ingredients:
White Sambuca, Baileys and Cherry Advocat

Instructions:
In a 30ml glass shot pour 25ml of White Sambuca, layer with Baileys and add a dab of Cherry Advocat

You have to pour the bailey's really really slowly to keep it separated from the sambuca. The easiest way to add the cherry (any cherry liquor will do really) is with a straw. should only be a tiny bit which will settle on the bottom. Still tastes disgusting, but looks pretty!

[stevie_c2it]

The trick to drinking a 'slippery nipple' is not to use your hands. Instead, lower your head over the table, close your mouth over the top of the glass, and tilt your head back! It's harder than you might think, and requires some dexterous 'tongue action'!