The story behind Licor 43 dates back to the time of the Romans. After having conquered the city of Quart Hadas, they discovered liquor made from a combination of citrus fruits and aromatic plants. This drink’s popularity soon traversed the leadership hierarchy of the Roman Empire. This popularity has continued to present day culture. Comprised of a mix of citrus and orange blossom flavors with a subtle vanilla tone, a sip of Licor 43 conjures a feeling of a summer.

Given these flavors, several of the recipes I decided to try were some new takes on traditional summer drinks.

The Margarita-Licor 43 Edition

¾ oz Licor 43
1 ½ oz Milagro tequila
2 oz Sour mix
2 Orange wedges, juiced
Shake up with Ice.
Blend all ingredients until smooth

The Margarita-Licor 43 Edition

Next up, a drink created to highlight the flavors of Licor 43, by the great Robert Hess of Drinkboy.com fame.

The Bloomsbury-A combination of Licor 43, Gin, Lillet Blanc, and Peychaud Bitters.

And to finish things up, a take on a tiki inspired drink, known as the Beachbum’s Own.

A Beachbums Own(sans Tiki Glass)

The Beachbum’s Own
3/4 ounce lemon juice
3/4 ounce pineapple juice
3/4 ounce orange juice
3/4 ounce passion fruit syrup
3/4 ounce Licor 43
1 ounce demerara rum
1 1/2 ounce light rum
Shake with crushed ice. Pour into a tiki mug

2 Dash Grapefruit Bitters
¼ Oz Pineapple Juice
¼ Oz Crème De Cassis
½ Oz Licor 43
1 Oz Flor De Cana Rum
Shake with Ice
Top with Champagne
Serve in Champagne Flute

A Summers Kiss

With the combination of the sweetness and summer flavors and the champagne this drink has currently been dubbed “The Summer Kiss”.