Licor 43

Dr. Pepper may have Dr. Dre advertising for them, but it only has 23 flavors. Cuarenta y Tres, a Spanish liqueur, has 43 ingredients. The drink goes back to Roman times, when during war, Romans discovered a local drink in the Mediterranean with an aroma of herbs and fruits from the area which they soon called Mirabilis (marvelous). Apparently, locals kept the recipe secret, passing it down the generations until Licor 43 became popular during the 50's in Spain. Though there's a good chance that you've never heard of it, here's some evidence of how long it's been around:



I just discovered this drink a little over a year ago. The dominant tastes of the 43 ingredients are citrus fruits and vanilla; it's dangerously smooth and quite tasty. Though I have yet to really experiment with it, it markets itself as a highly versatile liqueur, which I can definitely see. It can be mixed with virtually any liquor to add a touch of sweetness. At the same time, the first time I had it was as a digestif so it's perfectly adequate on its own, and at about 62 proof, it goes down easy.