Opal Nera and Bianca

Opal Nera and Opal Bianca are two new sambucas available from Crillon Importers and Distillerie Francoli. Opal Nera, the black sambuca, is back on the U.S. market after a decade-long hiatus. They are distilled using beets and alpine water from Italy. Opal Bianca is distilled using a similar method, but the ingredients include Sicilian lemon peels and northern Italian elderflowers. The 80-proof liqueurs are both available for a suggested retail price of $20.00.