Licorice Mist

Name: Licorice Mist Cocktail Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 oz Sambuca; 1/2 oz Coconut liqueur; 2 oz Light cream

Licorice Mist is a smooth, creamy cocktail built on Sambuca and coconut liqueur balanced with light cream, delivering a dessert-like anise-forward sipper.

🏷️Equipment: parfait glass

Total

5 min

Servings

4

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$10–$16

Recipe Source

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From Mr. Boston Drinks · by Mr. Boston Official Bartender's and Party Guide

Ingredients

1 1/4 oz Sambuca
1/2 oz Coconut liqueur
2 oz Light cream

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Instructions

1
Combine ingredients in blender with ice and blend until smooth.
2
Pour into parfait glass.
3
Cut off ends of licorice stick and use it as a straw/garnish.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Shake with ice for precisely 10-12 seconds—over-shaking can cause the cream to split and curdle.
Chill your glassware beforehand; this drink's appeal depends on serving it ice-cold.
Pour slowly into the mixing glass to let Sambuca and coconut liqueur marry before adding cream.
Use fresh, room-temperature cream to avoid texture separation during shaking.

Substitutions

Sambuca → Pastis or Ouzo (maintains anise character)
Coconut liqueur → Crème de Coco or sweetened cream liqueur (keep sweetness consistent)
Light cream → Heavy cream or coconut cream (note: will thicken texture slightly)

Storage & make-ahead

Serve immediately after shaking; this cocktail does not keep or reheat.

Equipment

cocktail shaker · jigger · coupe or rocks glass · bar spoon

Common Questions

Can I make Licorice Mist without cream?

Yes. Omit cream and add 1 oz heavy cream liqueur or 0.5 oz sweetened condensed milk for richness, or serve it spirit-forward over ice for a lighter version.

What's the best way to chill this cocktail?

Shake all ingredients with ice for 10-12 seconds until chilled and slightly frothy, then strain into a coupe or rocks glass. Do not over-shake or the cream may split.