🥃 Licor 43 Horchata
A Licor 43 line inspired by Valencian horchata made from tiger nut; dairy-free since 2020; 16% ABV according to Difford's Guide.
Licor 43 Horchata is a line that combines Licor 43 Original with traditional Valencian horchata. According to Difford's Guide, it is a liqueur made from chufa (tiger nut), grown in Valencia, with 16% ABV. The brand describes it as light, creamy and lightly sweet; its colour is cream with a golden tint.
Production. According to Difford's Guide, the line launched in 2016 under the name Orochata, and in January 2020 it was renamed Horchata with a changed recipe: it is now lactose-free and free of milk proteins and gluten, and suitable for vegans. Chufa is not a nut but the tubers of Cyperus esculentus. According to the brand's description, you can taste chufa, spices, citrus and roasted nuts.
Why it matters to you. Horchata is considerably weaker than Original (16% against 31%), but it is still an alcoholic drink. According to Difford's Guide, it is served chilled, with ice, and shaken before drinking. Do not confuse it with non-alcoholic horchata. The WHO reminds us that there is no safe level of alcohol consumption.
Facts
| Year founded | 1946, Cartagena (Zamora family) |
|---|---|
| EU category | 33 — liqueur |
| Legal basis | Regulation (EU) 2019/787 (liqueur) |
| Raw material | Licor 43 Original and chufa (tiger nut) from Valencia |
| Alcohol (% vol.) | 16% ABV (per Difford's Guide and the brand's website) |
How it connects to Spirits
🥃 Licor 43 Horchata → kind of → 🍸 Liqueurs → kind of → 🥃 Spirits
Links
- What it contains
- 🍷 Ethanol, 🍬 Sugar
- What it affects
- 🍷 Alcohol and health, 🍷 Drunk driving
- Part of
- 🥃 Licor 43, 🍸 Liqueurs
- Related to
- 🌍 Southern Europe
- Similar and different
- 🥃 Licor 43 Baristo, 🥃 Licor 43 Chocolate, 🥃 Licor 43 Baristo, 🥃 Licor 43 Chocolate, 🥃 Licor 43 Original, 🥃 Licor 43 Original, 🥃 RumChata Original
Frequently asked questions
Is it true that Horchata used to be called Orochata?
Yes: according to Difford's Guide, the line was launched in 2016 as Orochata and renamed in January 2020.
Does Horchata contain milk?
According to Difford's Guide, not after the 2020 changes: it is lactose-free and free of milk proteins and gluten.
What is the strength of Horchata?
According to Difford's Guide, 16% ABV; check the label.
What to read next
- 🥃 Licor 43 Baristo — A Licor 43 line with Typica Arabica coffee from the Canary Islands; 31% ABV according to Difford's Guide.
- 🍷 Alcohol and health — Alcohol in any drink is harmful in large amounts, and the risks grow with the quantity.
- 🍷 Ethanol — The alcohol formed during fermentation that makes you drunk.
- 🍬 Sugar — Sucrose added to condensed milk, ice cream and sweet yogurts; WHO advises that free sugars supply less than 10% of daily energy.
- 🌍 Southern Europe — The Mediterranean south of Europe — Spain, Italy, Greece, Portugal: sheep's and goat's milk cheeses and most of the world's olive oil.
Similar
🥃 Licor 43 Chocolate · 🥃 Licor 43 Baristo · 🥃 Licor 43 Original · 🥃 Galliano Vanilla · 🥃 Southern Comfort 100 Proof · 🥃 Southern Comfort Black
⚠️ Spirit drinks contain alcohol and are for adults only. Alcohol harms health. Do not drink during pregnancy or before driving; check the label for ingredients and possible allergens.
Sources
- Difford's Guide: Licor 43 Horchata (formerly Orochata; 16 %; Valencian tiger nuts; launched 2016, reformulated January 2020, dairy-free)
- Licor 43 (brand site): Horchata (blend of Licor 43 Original and traditional Valencian horchata; creamy, light)
- Licor 43 (brand site): FAQ (Original 31 %, Chocolate and Horchata 16 %, 43 ingredients)
- Zamora Company: Licor 43 (secret family recipe since 1946; Horchata and Chocolate in the portfolio)
- WHO/Europe: No level of alcohol consumption is safe for our health (04.01.2023)