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What is this "old fashioned" black licorice flavored cocktail?

I was in Fiji and the bartender made me a drink that he called "old fashioned" (like something my grandparents would drink). It tasted mildly like black licorice. It was clear and was not overly alcoholic tasting. I loved it and no bartenders seem to know about it. I think he used a liqueur that starts with a "G" and might have been in a tall, pyramid shaped bottle (maybe). It might have been mixed with some kind of soda/tonic.

A traditional "Old Fashioned" consists basically of whiskey, sugar water, and bitters. Not sure what would have added the licorice flavor to your drink, except maybe the bitters. Since he used what sounds like Galliano (the tall, pyramid-shaped bottle), I’m guessing he made some variation of the old fashioned, perhaps a regional variant.

You could check the site www.idrink.com to search for a drink by ingredient and see if you find something similar. At the very least, you’ll have fun trying!

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5 Responses to “What is this "old fashioned" black licorice flavored cocktail?”

  1. dj_synical Says:
    December 14th, 2009 at 6:47 am

    i know Jagermeister™ tastes like licorice…..
    <shiver>
    but it definately aint clear.
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  2. someantha Says:
    December 14th, 2009 at 7:31 am

    Ouzo, Pernod, and Anisette are the primary licorice flavored liqueurs.
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  3. firemedicgm Says:
    December 14th, 2009 at 7:53 am

    A traditional "Old Fashioned" consists basically of whiskey, sugar water, and bitters. Not sure what would have added the licorice flavor to your drink, except maybe the bitters. Since he used what sounds like Galliano (the tall, pyramid-shaped bottle), I’m guessing he made some variation of the old fashioned, perhaps a regional variant.

    You could check the site http://www.idrink.com to search for a drink by ingredient and see if you find something similar. At the very least, you’ll have fun trying!
    References :
    I’m a former bartender

  4. Miller Says:
    December 14th, 2009 at 8:10 am

    An Old Fashion is a Whiskey Drink, but since you were in Japan, it sounds like an anise (sp?) drink. Aguadiente is my favorite anise drink which hales form Colombia.
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  5. jp Says:
    December 14th, 2009 at 8:55 am

    Galliano was the liquor. Probably mixed with soda. tasty
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