Quick-sand
The Quick-sand is a very strong cocktail, herbal and sweet on the palate. Built and served in a highball glass.
- 2 min
- Highball glass
- Built
Flavor profile
- Sweet
- 96 out of 100
- Herbal
- 97 out of 100
- Boozy
- 100 out of 100
How to make a Quick-sand
To make a Quick-sand, build over ice in a highball glass: ¾ oz Black Sambuca and 1 dash orange juice.
You'll need
Instructions
- 1
Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.
- 2
Pour in black sambuca and orange juice.
- 3
Stir briefly to mix.
Why build it in the glass? Black sambuca and orange juice only need a gentle stir, so there's no shaker to wash.
Quick-sand questions
What does a Quick-sand taste like, and is it sweet?
Yes, it's on the sweet side: it's mostly herbal and sweet, with a noticeable alcohol warmth. It's a very strong drink at about 34% ABV once mixed.
How much alcohol is in a Quick-sand?
About 34% ABV after mixing with ice, close to a neat spirit.
What glass do you serve a Quick-sand in?
A highball glass.