Licor 43 Original
⏳ Drinking Window
Best served chilled neat, over a large ice cube, or as the core component in a Carajillo shaken over ice with fresh espresso.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Classic Carajillo (Licor 43 and espresso over ice); neat with orange peel; alongside dark chocolate tarts or churros con chocolate.
✨ Technical Specifications
Crafted from a maceration of 43 botanicals, fruits, herbs, and aromatic spices sourced across the Mediterranean basin, Licor 43 incorporates neutral grain spirit infused predominantly with Madagascar vanilla and Mediterranean citrus peels. Following maceration, the blend undergoes a resting phase in inert tanks to harmonize its aromatic components, yielding a dense golden liqueur with prominent aromatics of custard, orange blossom, and warm spice.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in Cartagena in 1946 by siblings Diego, Ángel, and Josefina Zamora alongside Emilio Restoy, Diego Zamora (now Zamora Company) emerged from an ancient Mediterranean port rich with Roman trade history. Inspired by the regional lore of Liqvor Mirabilis—a legendary golden elixir documented during Roman antiquity—the family developed Licor 43, which quickly ascended to become Spain's definitive premium liqueur export. Produced in the arid, coastal climate of Murcia, the signature spirit is crafted using a closely guarded formulation of forty-three natural botanical ingredients, citrus peels, and aromatic spices sourced across the Mediterranean basin, notably defined by pronounced accents of Madagascar vanilla and ripe citrus oils. Following careful maceration and blending, the liqueur is aged briefly to achieve textural cohesion and its distinctive lustrous golden hue. Bottled at 31% ABV, Licor 43 Original remains the benchmark expression, acclaimed for its luscious vanilla profile, balanced sweetness, and foundational role in both European service and Latin American coffee cocktails.
🍇 Base Material
Neutral grain spirit base infused with botanicals, citrus, and vanilla
🍷 ABV
31%