Cuarenta y Tres is a sweet liqueur made in the Cartagena of eastern Spain, and based on a recipe that supposedly dates from classical times, when the Phoenecians founded Carthage, in North Africa, and introduced viticulture. Its name is Spanish for "forty-three" and is so named because that is the number of herbs and spices it contains. Cuarenta y Tres is concocted from a brandy base, with infusions of the various herbs, but has a noticeably predominant flavor of vanilla, which rather torpedoes the Carthaginian theory since vanilla was only discovered in the 16th century by Spanish explorers in Mexico.
A bit of chilled Cuarenta y Tres is surprisingly good drizzled over hot desserts with fruit and cream. It also has fleeting hints of chocolate and honey in the flavor, making it an ideal accompaniment to a light, chocolately dessert.
In honor of Halloween, you can dress your Licor 43 up as a "Little Beer" by pouring a shot glass 2/3 full and floating a bit of Bailey's Irish Cream on top - adorable and delicious!
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