Liquore alla liquirizia

This licorice liqueur is traditionally associated with Calabria, which is well known for its licorice root. The liqueur is made with pure licorice and neutral alcohol. The combination is sweetened and filtered, and the result is a dark-colored liqueur with a characteristic bittersweet licorice flavor and aroma.

Traditionally, this liqueur is enjoyed as a digestif. It can be made at home, but industrially produced versions are also available. This liqueur should always be served well chilled, neat or on the rocks. It would also make a good cocktail ingredient.