Jun 09 2026
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Sambuca Romano Recipe

Time30m
Serves10

Make Sambuca Romano Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Flavoring Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Combine Sugar and Water

    In a saucepan, combine the sugar and water. Heat over medium heat until the sugar is fully dissolved, stirring occasionally.

  2. 2

    Infuse Flavors

    Add the anise seeds, star anise, fennel seeds, and lemon zest to the sugar-water mixture. Simmer on low heat for about 10 minutes to infuse the flavors.

  3. 3

    Cool the Mixture

    Remove the saucepan from heat and let the mixture cool to room temperature.

  4. 4

    Strain the Mixture

    Once cooled, strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth to remove the solids. You should have a clear syrup.

  5. 5

    Combine with Sambuca

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the strained syrup with the Sambuca and add vanilla extract. Mix well until combined.

Serving

  1. 6

    Bottle the Sambuca Romano

    Transfer the Sambuca Romano into clean, sterilized bottles for storage.

  2. 7

    Chill and Serve

    Refrigerate the bottles for at least 2 hours before serving. Sambuca Romano can be served neat, with coffee, or as a cocktail base.

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