The flowers are the main supplier of lavender oil, which is how the properties are extracted from the plant. The main active ingredients in lavender are 51% linalool and 35% linalyl acetate. Linalool is a terpene alcohol that is responsible for the strong floral scent of lavender.
Campari is an apertif liqueur. Meant to stimulate appetite before a meal, itâs basically different herbs and botanicals infused into a grain-neutral spirit (i.e. vodka). There is a myriad of different apertifs; ranging in flavors such as citrus, fennel, caraway, and many others. They can be sweetish, but mostly are bitter.
Sambuca is an Italian liqueur which is also flavored with anise and the elderberry. The Sambuca liqueur in these drink recipes can be substituted with Pernod, Ouzo or Anisette. flaming Sambuca is made by lighting the white drink in a shot glass and allowing it to burn with a small blue flame. The flame is then extinguished by placing the palm of the hand over the top of the glass.