Quote Originally Posted by stanepoke
I would reckon that you burn it for a few secs or so.

Ive had a few flaming sambucas in my time and if you leave it burning for too long:

A) The glass gets damn hot, and its not a good look having a shot glass stuck to your lips.

B) Your burning off alcohol, so get it down you quick style.
Your not buring off alcohol your burning sugar...