Forty-three botanicals — citrus, fruit, herbs and spice — macerated and blended into something that tastes, improbably, of pure vanilla. Licor 43 is the bottle behind the Carajillo, the espresso serve that has taken over drinks lists from Mexico City to Soho, and the easiest luxury on any back bar to fall for.
Equal parts liqueur and hot espresso, shaken hard over ice
Mini Milk
Poured over cold milk and ice — the Spanish house serve
Neat, Chilled
Straight from the fridge in a small glass, after dinner
Pairs Well With
Espresso
The pairing that made the bottle famous
Dark Chocolate
Bitter cocoa against all that vanilla
Orange Desserts
Flan, crema catalana, anything with citrus zest
Toasted Almonds
Salt and nut, the Spanish way to end a meal
The Finishing Touches
Green Velvet Gift Box
Our signature presentation box, added at checkout.
Hand-Tied Ribbon
Wide cream satin, tied by hand into a full bow.
Signature Gift Bag
Our matching gift bag, so it's ready to hand over on arrival.
Your Message
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At a Glance
Origin
Cartagena, Spain
Style
Vanilla-citrus liqueur
Botanicals
43, blended
Signature Serve
Carajillo 43
ABV
31%
Bottle Size
70cl
Questions
What does Licor 43 taste like?
Overwhelmingly of vanilla, with candied orange behind it and a thread of cinnamon and honey. It is sweet but not cloying, and at 31% there is enough spirit underneath to stop it feeling like syrup.
What is a Carajillo?
Equal parts Licor 43 and freshly pulled espresso, shaken hard with ice and strained into a rocks glass over a large cube. It is the drink that took the bottle from Spanish family cupboards onto cocktail lists worldwide — and it takes about ninety seconds to make.
Are the 43 ingredients published?
No. The house confirms the count and the broad families — Mediterranean citrus and fruit, herbs and spices — but the full recipe has stayed inside the Zamora family since 1946.
Who is this a good gift for?
The coffee obsessive, the person who has just bought an espresso machine, and anyone who says they don't really like spirits. It is one of the few bottles that converts people — pour it over milk and hand it over, and the argument is finished.
Can you deliver it directly to the person I'm gifting?
Yes — enter their address at checkout and add your message. In London it can be at their door within 30–45 minutes, any hour of the day. The recipient must be 18+ with ID for our Challenge 21 check.
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18+ Please enjoy Licor 43 responsibly. For guidance and support, visit drinkaware.co.uk.