Sambuca Extra Molinari is a sweet, strong liqueur whose base consists of essential oils extracted through steam distillation of the seeds from the star anise. Sambuca may be served in a shot glass and then set on fire for a second or two, in order to increase its flavour. In Italy it is common to serve neat Sambuca with some floating coffee beans dropped on it: it is called Sambuca con la mosca (literally, "Sambuca with fly").