well, this subject caused me to look back over my drinking life adn started to laugh at things that popped into my mind.
20's Sambuca, Beer and whatever was available
30's Beer and Dago Red and Sambuca
40's Sambuca and Good Red Wine
50's Sambuca, Good Red Wine, Margaritas
Wherever I am and order Sambuca it absolutely must be served the right way or it goes back.... and keeps going back until it is right. One night I was in a place called Palumbo's in South Philly. Mr. Palumbo just happened to be standing at my table and we were chatting. The waiter came with my Sambuca, but not the right way. Frank Palumbo nearly had a stroke on the spot and he chewed the waiter out big time. The waiter did bring it the right way eventually... and all was safe at Palumbo's that night.