Jelly Bean
CLASSIC · BLACKBERRY BRANDY

Jelly Bean

A nostalgic two-ingredient shooter where blackberry brandy and anise liqueur combine to deliver an uncanny jelly bean candy experience in a single sip.

Ingredients
Glassware
Cordial glass
Chilled.
Flavor
BODYSWEETFRUITACIDHEATSMOKEEARTHBITTER

Anise · Blackberry · Licorice

Estimated profile

Method
  1. 1

    Chill a cordial glass in the freezer for at least 5 minutes.

  2. 2

    Pour 30ml blackberry brandy directly into the chilled glass.

  3. 3

    Add 30ml anise liqueur.

  4. 4

    Do not stir or shake.

  5. 5

    Serve immediately as a shot.

From the Bartender

The magic here is purely in the pairing - blackberry brandy and anise liqueur together trigger a flavor memory that is startlingly close to a black or purple jelly bean. Sambuca works particularly well as the anise component for a slightly drier, more aromatic result.

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