Zambeer
Also known as Flander's Flake-Out
The Zambeer is a light highball, sweet and herbal on the palate. Stirred and served in a highball glass. Also known as the Flander's Flake-Out.
Flavor profile
- Sweet
- 96 out of 100
- Bitter
- 32 out of 100
- Herbal
- 37 out of 100
- Boozy
- 14 out of 100
How to make a Zambeer
To make a Zambeer, stir with ice and strain into a highball glass: 1½ oz Sambuca and 10 oz root beer.
You'll need
Instructions
- 1
Pour sambuca into a mixing glass (any sturdy glass works).
- 2
Fill it with ice.
- 3
Stir for 20-30 seconds, until the outside is cold to the touch.
- 4
Strain into a highball glass filled with fresh ice cubes.
- 5
Top with root beer.
- 6
Give it one gentle stir.
Why stir? Sambuca is clear, so a gentle stir over ice chills and dilutes it without clouding the drink.
Zambeer questions
What does a Zambeer taste like, and is it sweet?
Yes, it's on the sweet side: it's mostly sweet and herbal. It's a light drink at about 4% ABV once mixed.
How much alcohol is in a Zambeer?
About 4% ABV after mixing with ice, closer to a beer or glass of wine.
Is a Flander's Flake-Out the same as a Zambeer?
Yes. Flander's Flake-Out is another name for the Zambeer; the recipe on this page covers both.
How do I make a pitcher of Zambeers?
For 6 drinks, mix 9 oz Sambuca in a jug and chill it. Add 13¾ oz of cold water to stand in for the dilution from stirring. Top each glass with root beer as you serve, so it stays fizzy.
What glass do you serve a Zambeer in?
A highball glass.