Anise-flavored Italian liqueur (7)

I believe the answer is:

sambuca

(Other definitions for sambuca that I've seen before include "strong drink" , "Aniseed liqueur" , "Maybe a shot" , "Italian liqueur flavoured with liquorice" , "Liquorice-flavoured liqueur" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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