Liquorice stick (cocktail)
Liquorice Stick (/ˈlɪkɒrɪstɪk/) or alternatively spelled Licorice Stick, also known as a "Regaliz", is a highball (cocktail) made of cola, anisette or absinthe, and black licorice as a garnish. It originated in Terceira Island, Azores, Portugal where it was called a "pauzinho de alcaçuz" as an alternative to the rum and cola drink called a "cuba libre". In Spain it is called a "palito de orozuz". It was introduced into the U.S. through the Portuguese communities in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
| Cocktail | |
|---|---|
 A Licorice stick or Regaliz served in a short tumbler. | |
| Type | Highball |
| Served | On the rocks; poured over ice |
| Standard garnish | long piece of black licorice. |
| Standard drinkware | 12 oz. glass |
| Commonly used ingredients | |
| Preparation | Build all ingredients in a highball glass filled with ice. Garnish with a piece of black licorice. |
| Notes | Garnish with a piece of black licorice. |
Recipe variations
Confectionery licorice sticks from which the cocktail receives its name.
Licorice stick cocktails can be mixed with just about any anis flavored liqueur.
Local variations
- In Portugal, where the drink originates, it is often mixed with "anisette" but an older method considered more authentic is to make the drink using "absinthe" then cola is poured in over a sugar cube and ice
- In Spain there is another variation, made with Anis del Mono and cola
- In Greece Thessaloniki, there is another variant, that consists of "ouzo" and cola
- In the Italy the drink is usually served with "sambuca" instead of anisette and mixed with cola
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