Licor 43

Also known as Cuarenta y Tres, which translates as forty-three, this sweet liqueur was first produced in the 1940s by Diego Zamora and other members of the Zamora family who claim that their recipe was based on an ancient liqueur known as liqvor mirabilis (marvelous liquid).

Although the exact recipe is secret, the liqueur is made with precisely forty-three ingredients—hence the name. After it is aged and filtered, the final result is a smooth and dense golden-colored drink with aromas reminiscent of vanilla, citrus fruit, and spices. Licor 43 can be served well-chilled, preferably on the rocks and enjoyed as a digestif, but it is also commonly incorporated into cocktails and mixed drinks.

It is used in coffee-based drinks such as barraquito and carajillo, but it also goes well with various carbonated drinks. Because of sweetness, it is also commonly used in desserts or as a topping for ice creams or custards. Licor 43 is bottled at 31% ABV.