Zorro

The Zorro cocktail is a bold and captivating blend that combines the rich flavors of dark rum with zesty lime juice and a hint of orange liqueur.

  • 5 min
  • Easy
  • Coffee Mug
  • 3 ingredients
Hero bottle: Sambuca →

Zorro

Ingredients

1
  • Sambuca⅝ oz
  • Baileys irish cream⅝ oz
  • White Creme de Menthe⅝ oz

Method

  1. add all and pour black coffee and add whipped cream on top.
Pin it

What you need

Nothing fancy. Here is what to look for. We earn a small cut if you buy through these links, at no cost to you.

A double jigger

Marked in oz and ml, with lines inside for the small measures.

See on Amazon ↗

The hero bottle

A clear, sweet Italian liqueur flavored with anise. EU rules set a 38% ABV minimum, and most bottles sit around 38 to 42%. Big licorice from star anise, with plenty of sugar behind it. It feels thick and warm, and it turns cloudy if you add water.

See 11 Sambuca drinks

Where it comes from

The Zorro cocktail celebrates the legendary masked hero of Spanish and Mexican folklore, blending adventure with refined taste. This drink represents the romantic intersection of Spanish and Mexican cultures, combining ingredients from both traditions to create a sophisticated cocktail that captures the daring spirit and charismatic nature of its namesake.

Tips from the bar

  • Balance Spanish and Mexican ingredients thoughtfully
  • use quality tequila or mezcal for Mexican character
  • incorporate Spanish brandy or sherry for European elegance
  • serve with flair and presentation
  • garnish with dramatic flourish

Twists worth trying

Zorro Elegante
A sophisticated version emphasizing Spanish elements
Zorro Fire
A spicy bold interpretation
Zorro Fizz
A lighter sparkling rendition

What to eat with it

  • Spanish tapas selection
  • grilled carne asada
  • mole negro sauce
  • Mexican street corn
  • churros with chocolate
  • Spanish seafood

The finished drink

Zorro

Questions

What is in a Zorro?

A Zorro is made with sambuca, baileys irish cream, white creme de menthe.

What glass do you use for a Zorro?

Serve a Zorro in a coffee mug.

What does a Zorro taste like?

Expect spicy, smoky, herbal.

What can I make with Sambuca?

We have 11 drinks built around Sambuca. See them all on the Sambuca page.

More with Sambuca

Every Sambuca drink →

One good drink, every Friday.

A recipe, a trick and the bottle worth buying next. No spam, and the unsubscribe link actually works.