Romana Sambuca Recipe

Time10m

Serves1

Make Romana Sambuca Recipe in just 10m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare and shake
Chill a coupe or small cocktail glass by filling it with ice and setting it aside. In a cocktail shaker, add sambuca, vodka (if using), fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, and egg white (if using). Do a dry shake (no ice) vigorously for 12–15 seconds to emulsify the egg white and create foam.
2
Shake with ice
Add the ice to the shaker and shake again vigorously for 10–15 seconds until the shaker is cold to the touch and the mixture is well chilled.
3
Strain
Discard ice from the chilled glass. Double-strain the cocktail into the chilled glass using a Hawthorne strainer and a fine mesh strainer to remove ice shards and ensure a silky texture.

4
Float three coffee beans gently on the foam or surface of the drink. Express a lemon twist over the glass to release oils, wipe the rim with the twist, and rest it on the glass as a garnish.
5
Serve immediately. The sambuca provides anise-forward flavor; the lemon brightens it and the egg white (if used) adds a silky mouthfeel and a platform for the coffee bean garnish.