I have lots of different interests; I write about anything from chocolate (definitely my favorite food) to the color purple!Beautiful and refreshing, blue curaçao cocktails are a fabulous option for dinner parties or by Clovis Wood Photography on UnsplashChase Away the Blues With Blue CuraçaoWhat better way to cure the blues than to enjoy a blue curaçao cocktail?Blue curaçao (pronounced cure-ah-sow; the "sow" part is pronounced like the word "now") is an orange liqueur that is most commonly used to make striking cocktails and shooters. The blue (made from dye) is absolutely stunning—just what you want a cocktail to look like. The taste has a citrus flavor to it, which is why it's so refreshing to drink. In my mind, it's the perfect liqueur to star in a summer cocktail, although I'll admit I drink it all year round in some of these fabulous look at how curaçao is made and 10 fantastic cocktails that you can make with it that are sure to impress your Peek at the Blue Curaçao Cocktails + Flavor CombinationsCocktailIngredientsBlue Lagoon1 oz. vodka, 1/2 oz. blue curaçao, lemonadeBlue Hawaiian1/2 oz. light rum, 1/2 oz. blue curaçao, 1 oz. pineapple juice, 1/2 oz. coconut cream, 1 cup of iceMidnight Kiss1 1/2 oz. vodka, 1/2 oz. blue curaçao, 1 tsp lemon juice, champagneEnvy1 1/2 oz. silver tequila, 2 oz. pineapple juice, 1/2 oz. blue curaçaoBig Easy Blue Punch1 oz. blue curaçao, 2 oz. coconut rum, 2 oz. pineapple soda, 1/2 oz. lemon juiceBlue Diablo1 1/4 oz. Jose Cuervo Clasico, 1/4 oz. blue curaçao, juice of half lime, 1 tsp lemon juice, club sodaBlue Monday2 oz. vodka, ¼ oz triple sec, ¼ oz. blue curaçaoBluebird2 oz. gin, 1 oz. triple sec, 1 oz. blue curaçao, 2 dashes bitters Blue Margarita2 oz. tequila, 1 oz. blue curaçao, 1 oz. triple sec, 1 oz. lime juice, salt, garnish: lime wedgeElectric Blue Margarita1 oz. triple sec, 1 oz. silver tequila, 1/2 oz. peach schnapps, 1/2 oz. blue curaçao, 4 oz. sour mixIndianapolis Cocktail1 part blue curaçao, 1 part vodka, 1 part half 'n halfWhat Is Blue Curaçao?Curaçao is an orange-flavored liqueur. It's flavored with the peels of the laraha citrus fruit that is grown on the island of Curaçao (which is where the liqueur gets its name).The laraha are descendants of the Valencia oranges that were brought to Curaçao in the 1500s by Spanish explorers. Neither the soil or climate were suited to grow oranges, and the original Valencia oranges evolved into the laraha is too bitter to be eaten. The skin, however, can be used. When making the curaçao liqueur, the laraha peel is dried. The drying process releases the laraha's sweetly fragranced essential oils. Once dried, the skins are soaked in alcohol and water for a few days before they are liqueur is actually colorless. Artificial color is added to it frequently, however, most commonly blue. Blue curaçao can make some very striking cocktails. I have included 10 of them for you to Blue Lagoon is my favorite blue curaçao The Blue Lagoon1 oz. vodka 1/2 oz. blue curaçao Lemonade Add the vodka and blue curaçao in a highball glass, fill a with ice and top up with lemonade. Stir and cocktail is great to drink on a warm summer afternoon as it has a lovely refreshing flavor. The lemonade component turns it into a 'tall drink,' so it's not as potent as some other refreshing cocktails can be!The Blue Hawaiian2. The Blue Hawaiian1/2 oz. light rum 1/2 oz. blue curaçao 2 oz. pineapple juice 1/2 oz. coconut cream 1 cup of ice Scroll to ContinueRead More From DelishablyPlace all of the ingredients into a blender. Blend and serve in a highball glass with a pineapple wheel and some cherries as Midnight Kiss is a drink for a special evening for Midnight Kiss1 1/2 oz. vodka 1/2 oz. blue curaçao 1 tsp. lemon juice Champagne Place the vodka, blue curaçao, lemon juice, and ice into a cocktail shaker and shake. Then strain into a champagne flute and top up with Envy1 1/2 oz. silver tequila 2 oz. pineapple juice 1/2 oz. blue curaçao Pour tequila into a glass and fill with ice. Add pineapple juice and stir well. Top with blue curaçao and stir lightly. Garnish with a Easy Blue Punch made the top 50 holiday drinks list. I'll say no Big Easy Blue Punch1 oz. blue curaçao 2 oz. coconut rum 2 oz. pineapple soda 1/2 oz. lemon juice Combine blue curaçao, rum and lemon juice into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a rocks glass. Top with pineapple soda and garnish with a lemon drink too many Blue Diablos—the name says it all. 6. Blue Diablo1 1/4 oz. Jose Cuervo Classico 1/4 oz. blue curaçao Juice of half lime 1 tsp. lemon juice Club soda Mix tequila, blue curaçao, lime juice, and lemon juice in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake. Pour into a short glass and top with club Monday, just like the song 7. Blue Monday2 oz vodka ¼ oz triple sec ¼ oz blue curaçao Place all of the ingredients together with ice into a cocktail shaker. Shake and strain into a martini Bluebird is for the gin drinkers. 8. Bluebird2 oz. gin 1 oz. triple sec 1 oz. blue curaçao 2 dashes bitters Shake all the ingredients in a shaker with ice and strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a Blue Margarita is always a classic9. Blue Margarita2 oz. tequila 1 oz. blue curaçao 1 oz. triple sec 1 oz. lime juice Salt Garnish: lime wedge Rim the glass with salt. Shake all the ingredients in a shaker with ice and strain into the margarita glass being careful of the salt Electric Blue Margarita is a classic with a retro peach schnapps twist 10. Electric Blue Margarita1 oz. triple sec 1 oz. silver tequila 1/2 oz. peach schnapps 1/2 oz. blue curaçao 4 oz. sour mix Shake all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Fill glass with ice. Strain the mixture over fresh ice. Garnish with lemon slice and IndianapolisBonus: IndianapolisThis cocktail is fairly new to me, and while it makes a nice change from the blue lagoon, it doesn't have as much flavor as the blue Hawaiian for example. It looks sensational, part blue curaçao 1 part vodka 1 part half and half Mix the ingredients together in a mixing glass with ice before straining into martini glasses to Asked QuestionsWhat type of alcohol is blue curaçao?Blue Curaçao is a colorless liqueur made from the dried peels of a bitter orange fruit called Laraha. It is dyed blue with food coloring and can be used as a substitute for cocktails that call for triple sec (and vice versa). The only difference is the blue is the alcohol content of blue curaçao?The alcohol by volume of blue curaçao ranges from 15% to 40% depending on the Is the best substitute for curaçao?Cointreau (a brand of triple sec) and Grand Marnier (a blend of cognac and triple sec) are both clear, sweet, orange-flavored liqueurs that are great substitutes. In fact, Cointreau, Grand Marnier, and curaçao are all interchangeable and all belong in the family of orange liqueur. Depending on the cocktail you make, there are slight flavor differences between each one. Cointreau is less sweet, while Grand Marnier is closest in taste to curaçao because both are sweetened and distilled in triple sec and blue curaçao the same thing?Triple sec is "dry," which means that it is less sweetened than blue curaçao. Triple sec is also clear. The most well-known brand of triple sec is Cointreau. Blue curaçao is colored blue and is RecipesIf you'd like to get these recipes in a printable version, then I've got you covered as I've included them all on this Google document. Cheers!

By Timo Torner / Last updated on June 3, 2022 Blue Curaçao is a Caribbean orange liqueur known everywhere for its bright blue color. Have you ever seen one of the bright blue cocktails and wondered where the color comes from? Usually, a nifty blue orange liqueur called Blue Curaçao is responsible. And it has quite a long history of turning drinks bright blue. Some of the better-known representatives are the Blue Lagoon and the Blue Hawaiian. And yes, despite its blue color, Blue Curaçao is an orange liqueur. Similar to the Triple Sec category where, for instance, Cointreau belongs to, but with some extra tropical vibes. The story of Curaçao liqueur is worth a read and sheds some light on its mysterious coloration. History of Blue Curaçao When you ask people if they know Curaçao, only a few will have heard of it. Curaçao liqueur rings a bell. And once you mention Blue Curaçao, of course, they did hear about that. Curaçao is the name of the island where the main ingredient of the liqueur gets cultivated. It is one of the ABC islands in the Caribbean Sea, located just 60 miles off the coast of Venezuela. Aruba, Bonaire, and Curaçao are those tiny three islands that are territories of the Dutch Kingdom. But long before the Dutch claimed ownership of the ABC islands, the Spanish controlled them. And the Spanish tried to monetize this ownership. In 1527 they brought the Seville orange to Curaçao in an attempt to make profits through agriculture. They expected the climate conditions there to be perfect. Little did they know. The climate is way too dry, and the sun way too intense. The oranges turned out inedible as they were way too bitter. This unintended new version of oranges was named "Citrus Aurantium Currassuviensis", meaning the golden orange of Curaçao. The locals call it laraha. But even though the fruits were inedible, the etheric oils within the peel of the Laraha were were fantastic. And soon, these oils led to the creation of the first Curaçao liqueur. Why is it blue? By nature, the liqueur is clear and transparent. And it is unknown who came up with the idea of coloring the Curaçao liqueur. But old documentation proofs, this liqueur once was available in a whole variety of colors: white, orange, blue, red, and even green. The reason why blue became the most popular version might be because it was the most unusual. Even in modern bar carts, you can hardly find anything else but Blue Curaçao that tints cocktails in such an intense shade of blue. A second reason might be that Bols, a famous Dutch Distilling company, sold their version of it under the name "Crème de Ciel" -Ciel translates to sky- making the liqueur popular in European countries. The blue coloring is artificial. And in most cases, the colorant E133 brilliant blue is used to get the right shade. This quasi-standard is why we can immediately identify when a drink contains the tropical orange liqueur. Blue Curaçao always sticks out. The production process These days, there is only one local company left producing "genuine" Blue Curaçao: Senior and Co. They started manufacturing the liqueur in 1896 and are the only company exclusively using native laraha fruits for their production. And until today, they keep their process very traditional. Larahas are soaked in water and alcohol for a few days before removing the peel. Peels and spices are then put in a gunny bag and hung for three days in an old copper still together with 96% pure sugar cane alcohol. Before the actual distillation, water is added. Then, after three days, the colorless liqueur is finished and ready for receiving its dye. And in some rare cases, the liqueurs Senior and Co. add extra flavored notes of coffee, Rum, or chocolate. What does Blue Curaçao taste like? As I mentioned above, the liqueur is comparable to other orange liqueurs like Triple Sec. It has a delicate sweet orange flavor with a slightly bitter aftertaste. Comparing it to a Triple Sec, it is less sweet but has stronger bitter notes that come from the bitter laraha fruits. Overall the difference is not huge. The pretty similar taste and the bright color of Blue Curaçao often lead to colorful riffs on classic cocktails made with Triple Sec. Blue Margarita cocktails are just one example of this. If you need Blue Curaçao and cannot get it, it is possible to replace it with a simple trick. Use Cointreau or another Triple Sec you have at hand and add a drop of food coloring to it. The taste is close enough, and you will get a bright blue-colored drink. For the exact same shade of blue, you would need "E133 brilliant blue" coloring. How much alcohol is in Blue Curaçao liqueur? Most Blue Curaçao liqueurs are between 20% - 25% ABV. That is significantly lower than other spirits like Rum, Gin, or Whiskey. Those usually range between 35% and 45%. Why I like it Honestly, I find this pure kitsch. But surprisingly enough, I found that there are occasions when I am happy with that deep azure blue color of my cocktails. And there is hardly another cocktail ingredient that can deliver on this. Also, it is relatively inexpensive. You have to spend around 10$ per bottle, and it will work in most cocktails that ask for a Triple Sec as an ingredient. That makes it an affordable and versatile addition to your liquor cabinet. The best Blue Curaçao cocktails This liqueur works best in a cocktail. So here is a selection of the most popular cocktails you can make with it. Blue Lagoon The Blue Lagoon is definitely one of the most famous cocktails made of Blue Curaçao. With the combination of Vodka, lemon juice, and a bit of simple syrup, it is a tart and refreshing drink. Swimming Pool The Swimming Pool is another classic cocktail that incorporates the blue orange-flavored liqueur. A creamy and sweet drink closely tied to the Piña Colada. The base is white Rum and Vodka mixed with cream of coconut, pineapple juice, and a shot of the blue liqueur. Blue Margarita The blue version of the Margarita cocktail is a bright twist on the traditional recipe. By replacing Triple Sec with Blue Curaçao, you get a radiant blue drink that also is perfectly balanced. Plus, who doesn't love a good Margarita? Blue Hawaii The Blue Hawaii is a pretty popular tropical cocktail first created at Honolulu Kaiser Hawaiian Village in 1957. It is a drink made of Rum, Vodka, Blue Curaçao, pineapple juice, lemon juice, and simple syrup. There's a creamy variation on the traditional recipe with cream of coconut. This slightly different drink runs under the confusingly similar name Blue Hawaiian. Subscribe to Cocktail Society!Receive our latest recipes, reviews, and insights - straight to your inbox. What is Hpnotiq liqueur? 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Chances are, if you’ve ever had a blue cocktail, it was made with Blue Curacao. This intriguing blue liquor is one of the most popular ingredients in scores of blue-colored cocktails. Take a Look ↓↓↓ The color is a cool ocean blue that makes you think of tropical beaches with white sands and beautiful blue water. Below, we learn more about blue curacao liqueur and share a few fantastic cocktail recipes. What is Blue Curacao? Now, two questions that many people ask are, “Does blue curacao have alcohol?” and “What is curacao?” The answer to the first question is yes. Curacao alcohol contains about 25 percent alcohol by volume (ABV), putting it in the midrange category compared to other alcoholic beverages like gin, vodka, rum, and whiskey with 40 percent ABV. Curacao also has a very colorful history. The mixed drink was invented in the 1800s by Dutch settlers on the Caribbean island of Curacao. Initially, the drink was offered in many different colors, such as red, green, orange, and clear. The original color of the beverage is clear, it’s colored using blue food coloring. The liqueur is flavored using orange peel, which comes from a unique type of orange tree called Laraha that grows on Curacao island. And since 1896, the original curacao liqueur is still made on the island. The Bols company created blue curacao and began selling it around 1912. Over the years, it’s become a staple in many beach bars and resorts worldwide. What Does Blue Curacao Taste Like Blue curacao has a distinct sweet orange peel taste and a subtle bitter finish. The flavor reminds us of Triple Sec, but with just a bit more bitterness. How Much Does Blue Curacao Cost? The average price for a 750-milliliter bottle of blue curacao starts at about $10 and up. However, we highly recommend going with at least a mid-priced bottle as the overall quality is often better than cheaper brands. Below you can find 6 fantastic blue curacao cocktail recipes sure to take your taste buds straight to paradise. Source: 1. Blue Hawaii Drink The legendary Blue Hawaii is a blue curacao cocktail that captures the essence and spirit of a Hawaiian vacation. The blue curacao not only gives this drink its gorgeous blue hue but also complements its other citrus ingredients. The drink is made with vodka, rum, blue curacao, lime juice, lemon juice, pineapple juice, and simple syrup or sour mix. Lime slices and pineapple are popular garnishes. Now, don’t confuse this with the Blue Hawaiian, which uses cream of coconut instead of simple syrup or sour mix. The cocktail came to be in 1957 and was invented by Harry Yee, a bartender in Waikiki, Hawaii. Harry created the drink as a marketing ply after a sales rep for Blue Curacao asked him to make a new cocktail featuring their orange-flavored liqueur. Source: 2. Aqua Velva Tart, sweet, and bubbly, the Aqua Velva is a blue curacao drink like no other! This cocktail is a child of the 180s and was inspired by the popular Aqua Velva aftershave. Now, some versions of this tropical drink can be a little overly sweet, but if you make it using soda water and fresh lemon juice, the taste becomes more refreshingly complex. Source: 3. Blue Margarita The classic margarita gets a Carrabean makeover in this cocktail recipe for Blue Margarita featuring blue curacao liqueur. This drink has a refreshingly tart but sweet taste that tingles the taste buds. The bitter-sweet notes of the blue curacao dance sublimely with the robust agave-flavored tequila and lime juice. Lime, lemon, or orange wedges make for a beautiful garnish. As for history, the original margarita was invented by a bartender named Carlos “Danny” Herrera. The story goes that Danny made the drink for his girlfriend Majorie King, a beautiful Ziegfeld dancer. She wanted him to make her a Magnolia cocktail, but Danny used tequila instead of gin and accidentally created the margarita, which is Spanish for “daisy.” Source: 4. Blue Lagoon Cocktail You can go wrong with the Blue Lagoon for a super-easy blue curacao cocktail. This vibrantly colored drink has a clear, crisp, and straightforward taste featuring the flavors of lemon and vodka. Now, most versions call for lemonade to make it sweeter. However, just use lemon juice if you prefer a tart taste. You can also add simple syrup with the lemon instead of using lemonade. Use lemon or lime wedges for garnish. The Blue Lagoon has a lot of different variations. The most common versions you’ll find use lemonade, blue curacao, and vodka. Like most cocktails, the history behind this drink’s a bit murky. But, the most famous story claims that it was invented in 1972 by Andy MacElhone, a bartender at Harry’s New York Bar in Paris, France. Source: 5. Blue Long Island Iced Tea Another sweet, bubbly, and tangy blue curacao cocktail is the Blue Long Island Iced Tea. This refreshing drink is a popular cousin of the original long island iced tea. Now, the original cocktail tends to carry a reputation as a low0brow drink with way too much alcohol. However, when made correctly, this classic cocktail can deliver a very nuanced, fresh flavor with a lot less alcohol than most other cocktails. And the blue curacao in this version adds a beautiful citrusy flavor along with its lovely blue hue. Garnish with a lime wedge. Source: 6. Midnight Kiss If you’re looking for a celebratory drink that takes champagne to the next level, you definitely need to try a Midnight Kiss! This bubbly drink combines the dry, tart notes of champagne with the sweet citrus flavor of blue curacao, and the vodka gives it some extra “umph.” For garnish, add sugar to the rim and a slice of orange, lemon, or lime. Also, here’s a video with four more delicious blue curacao liqueur. These recipes are sure to please. So, gather your family and friends and enjoy. Let us know your thoughts! Blue Hawaii DrinkAqua VelvaBlue MargaritaBlue Lagoon CocktailBlue Long Island Iced TeaMidnight Kiss Select your favorite recipe. Organize all the required ingredients. Enjoy the food. Let us know how it was! Author Recent Posts Cassie brings decades of experience to the Kitchen Community. She is a noted chef and avid gardener. Her new book "Healthy Eating Through the Garden" will be released shortly. When not writing or speaking about food and gardens Cassie can be found puttering around farmer's markets and greenhouses looking for the next great idea.

^{For this cocktail, you only need equal parts vodka, lime juice, and blue curacao. Combine it all in a shaker filled with ice cubes, give it a good shake, and strain into chilled glass. Of course, don’t forget the lemon wedge for the garnish. Recipe for Inspiration: Blue Kamikaze Cocktail.} Blue curacao is an orange liqueur that makes beautifully bright cocktails! Here’s more about it and the best blue curacao drinks. Making a cocktail and it calls for Blue Curacao? Or found it at the store and not sure what it is? Don’t let the color fool you. The bottle is filled with orange liqueur, with a bittersweet flavor similar to a Triple Sec. But instead of being clear like Triple Sec, it’s tinted blue! This famous liqueur has been used to make blue drinks for decades, like the Blue Hawaii and more. But what exactly is it? Is it worth adding to your collection? Here’s what you need to know. What is Blue Curacao? Blue Curacao is an orange liqueur invented in the 19th century by Dutch settlers on Curaçao, an island in the Caribbean. There were originally several colors of Curaçao liqueur, including clear, blue, red, green and orange. The most popular colors today are blue and clear. The liqueur is flavored with the Laraha orange peel, a special type of orange tree that grows on the island. The original curacao liqueur has been made on the island since 1896. The Bols company invented Blue Curacao and started selling it as early as 1912. It’s become popular over the years for making blue tropical drinks that are often associated with beach resorts. Is Blue Curacao naturally colored? No! Food coloring is what gives it its distinctive hue. What does Blue Curacao taste like? Blue Curacao has a sweet orange peel flavor, with subtle bitter finish. The flavor is similar to Triple Sec, with a touch more bitterness. How much alcohol is in Blue Curacao? It varies based on the brand, but it’s usually around 25% ABV. This is a moderate alcohol content: compare it to 40% ABV for spirits like whiskey, rum, vodka and gin. Are there any substitutes? You can use Triple Sec or Cointreau as a substitute, then add a few drops of blue food coloring to get that signature color. (Really!) Why we like it Blue Curacao is one of the only ways to make a bright azure-tinted cocktail! While it has an artificial color, it’s worth it for the occasional splurge. We love it in a brilliant Blue Margarita. The flavor is uniquely bittersweet, making it very recognizable in a drink…though of course, you wouldn’t miss it from the color! How much does it cost? Compared to other liquors, Blue curacao is inexpensive. A 750 ml bottle costs about $10. Try to buy a mid-priced bottle since it’s typically indicative of overall quality. We like the brand Drillaud (avoid the DeKuyper brand). Most popular Blue Curacao drinks You can drink it straight, but it’s best mixed it into cocktails! Here are the most popular Blue Curacao drinks: Blue Margarita This blue margarita looks as bright as the waters of the Caribbean, doesn’t it? Blue Curacao gives this margarita an infusion of bittersweet citrus flavor that pairs perfectly with tequila and lime. Ingredients: Blue Curacao, tequila, lime juice Blue Hawaii Drink Here’s a bright green-blue drink that’s as beautiful as the ocean: the Blue Hawaii! It's as classic 1950’s as it gets, from the crushed ice to the drink umbrella. Both vodka and rum feature in this sweet tart drink, along with blue curacao to bring in its ocean-tinted color. Ingredients: Rum, vodka, blue curacao, pineapple juice, lemon juice, lime juice, and simple syrup Aqua Velva Try this bubbly bright blue masterpiece: the Aqua Velva! Make it with fresh lemon juice and soda water and it’s a refreshingly complex. The botanical notes in the gin shine though, pairing perfectly with the citrus of the blue curacao. Ingredients: Blue curacao, gin, vodka, simple syrup, lemon juice, soda water Blue Long Island Iced Tea Here’s a bright blue drink that’s fresh and sweet tart: the Blue Long Island Iced Tea! The traditional Long Island Iced Tea has a bit of a reputation. But this classic has beautifully fresh flavor and less alcohol than most cocktails. This blue spin uses blue curacao for its ocean-hued color. Ingredients: Vodka, gin, white rum, tequila, blue curacao, lemon juice, ginger ale Blue Lagoon Cocktail Another blue curacao cocktail with an electric blue color? Meet the Blue Lagoon! This brilliantly colored drink is crisp, clear and straightforward, featuring vodka and lemon. The most common version uses lemonade, but we prefer it with fresh citrus. Ingredients: Blue curacao, vodka, lemon juice, simple syrup Print Description This blue margarita recipe is brilliantly colored with Blue Curacao liqueur! It’s refreshingly sweet tart and always impresses. 2 ounces* tequila reposado (or substitute tequila blanco)* 1 ounce blue curacao 1 ounce fresh lime juice Kosher salt or flaky sea salt, for the rim Ice, for serving (try clear ice) For the garnish: Lime wedge Cut a notch in a lime wedge, then run the lime around the rim of a glass. Dip the edge of the rim into a plate of salt (or for a festive look, use our Margarita Salt). Place all ingredients in a cocktail shaker and add 4 ice cubes. Shake until cold. Strain the margarita into the glass with the salted rim. Fill the glass with ice and serve. Notes *For converting to tablespoons, 1 ounce = 2 tablespoons. **To make a blue margarita pitcher that serves 8, mix together in a pitcher: 2 cups tequila, 1 cup blue curacao and 1 cup lime juice. Add 3 handfuls of ice and stir until cold. Pour into glasses and serve! Category: DrinkMethod: ShakenCuisine: CocktailsDiet: Vegan Keywords: Blue Curacao More cocktail guides Need more guides to your favorite liquors? We’ve got them! Here’s what you need to know about home bartending: Chartreuse Quick Guide This pale green liqueur is worth adding to your collection…here’s Quick Guide It’s mistaken as cherry, but this bright syrup has a Quick Guide Is this bright yellow liqueur worth buying?Baileys Quick Guide All the ins and outs of Irish CreamKahlua Quick Guide Learn about this popular Mexican coffee liqueurAperol Quick Guide and Campari Quick Guide All you need to know about these Italian Quick Guide or Orange Liqueur Quick Guide Citrus liqueurs…broken Quick Guide This formerly banned liquor is now in good graces. About the authorsSonja & AlexMeet Sonja and Alex Overhiser: Husband and wife. Expert home cooks. Authors of recipes you'll want to make again and again.

Blue curaçao tends to be affordable, usually costing under $25 for a 750 mL bottle, although some brands may be more expensive. Senior and Co. blue curaçao is the original blue curaçao. It's distilled in Curaçao and is an ultra-premium blue curaçao that costs around $35 for a 750 mL bottle.

By: Senior & Co. When you ask a random American if they know Curaçao, most will have never heard of it. If you then ask them if they know Blue Curaçao, they wholeheartedly answer yes. So does Blue Curaçao really come from the island, why is it blue, and who started it? This must be one of the bigger mysteries surrounding one of the most famous liqueur names in the world. Is Curaçao an island? So first, we have to start by explaining what Curaçao is. Well, Curaçao is a tropical island in the Caribbean Sea, 60 miles off the coast of Venezuela, right next to Aruba. Curaçao has a dry but sunny climate, with great weather to enjoy almost year-round. It is surrounded by beautiful clear blue and turquoise water. The island has a colorful character. Houses are painted in various bright colors, making the capital Willemstad one of the most photographed inner cities in the world. When you ask a random American if they know Curaçao, most will have never heard of it. If you then ask them if they know Blue Curaçao, they wholeheartedly answer yes. So does Blue Curaçao really come from the island, why is it blue, and who started it? This must be one of the bigger mysteries surrounding one of the most famous liqueur names in the world. So how come they have a famous orange liqueur? A couple of centuries ago, the Spanish had control of Curaçao and they tried to make money through agriculture. So they tried to grow the Valencia Orange. But this sweet orange couldn’t handle the constant sun and dry climate and it became bitter, inedible and even turned green. This orange got the name “Citrus Aurantium Currassuviensis”, meaning the “Golden Orange of Curacao”. Why golden you ask? Because when the orange is ripe to be cut, it gets a golden color on top. In the local tongue, they called the orange Laraha. They started making etheric oils out of the Laraha peels, and at one point even a liqueur. That was the birth of the Curaçao liqueur. Actually, for Curaçao liqueur to be official it has to be made with the peels of the Laraha. Back to the colors Now the mystery begins. It seems like somebody thought it was nice to have multiple colors of Curaçao: white, orange, blue, red, and green. Who the person was that started this, is still unknown. References of the different colors for Curaçao are found from the early 1920’s. Curaçao liqueur is often used in cocktail recipes as a sweetener. We assume that the colors were invented to create a coloring agent for more attractive looking cocktails, without changing too much of the taste of the cocktail. Nowadays, you will also see that many colored Curaçaos have a lower alcohol percentage than a regular Curaçao liqueur. So why blue?The color blue always was a front runner. We think because it evokes thoughts of a tropical vacation with beautiful blue oceans and blue skies (there is mention in the 1930s of a Dutch style Curaçao version called ‘Crème de Ciel’, French for ‘Cream of Sky’). Another reason for the blue is that a cocktail simply looks stunning with some blue coloring in it. It is candy for the eye, which makes the cocktails much more attractive and an easier the 1960’s, Blue Curaçao started to become really popular around the world. Probably because Elvis Presley released his movie Blue Hawaii, which is the name of one of the most popular blue says they can't prove they invented the blue version, but they did start making it somewhere between 1920 and Blue CuraçaoIt wasn’t until the 1960’s that Senior liqueur started having different colors for its Curaçao liqueur. But being a liqueur brand from the island of Curaçao, we are extremely proud of having a strong connection with Blue Curaçao. Primarily because of the Laraha orange, but also because of the oceans surrounding us, and the sky above us, that feature the most incredible blue hues you will ever see. Click here for the original article ^{Blue Curacao Syrup. Size: Create a variety of cocktails and mocktail by using this flavoured syrup. Ideal for one pour solutions to create authentic and real drinks.} We appreciate your interest in our content. Unfortunately at this time, we are unable to allow international traffic or online transactions.

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5 INCREDIBLE Blue Curacao Cocktail to make at home. In this video, I've got 5 super tasty and easy blue curacao drinks for you. These recipes are guaranteed

Find out what blue curaçao is, what it’s made from, where it gets its name, what it tastes like, and where the blue color comes from. Note: I am a Drizly affiliate and am happy to recommend their service and products to you. Please know that as an affiliate, I may receive a small commission on the products you purchase after clicking through my links. For more info, please see my disclosure policy. Have you ever been to a restaurant and seen a neon blue drink come out of the bar and wondered what ingredient turned it that color? Or have you been trying your hand at mixing up cocktails at home and come across blue Curaçao and wondering what this ingredient is and what it tastes like? Well you’re in luck! In this post, we’re going to talk all about the basics of blue Curaçao, including what it is, what it’s made from, and where it gets its name. We’ll also cover what kind of alcohol is in blue Curaçao, what it tastes like, and the best substitutes for this liqueur. If you’ve been wondering what blue Curaçao is or how to add it to your home bar, this post will help you get the answers you’ve been looking for! Blue Curaçao is a liqueur with a signature bright blue color and an orange flavor. It is a liqueur made with bitter orange peels from the island of Curacao. Though the orange peels are bitter in flavor, they are very aromatic and lend a bright citrus flavor to this liqueur. There are many different colors for Curacao, but the most popular are orange and blue. What is blue Curaçao made from? Blue Curaçao is made by soaking bitter lahara orange peels in alcohol and water. Spices and more alcohol are added a few days later before distilling this liqueur. Blue food coloring is added to this liqueur to give it its signature color. Where does blue Curaçao get its name? Blue Curaçao gets its name from the location where the oranges used in flavoring this liqueur are from. Curacao is an island in the Caribbean Sea that is owned by the Netherlands. It is southwest of Aruba and just north of Venezuela. Though Curacao used to come in a variety of colors, the most popular today are the orange and blue colors. Blue food coloring is added to this liqueur to give its signature color to make the drink look exotic and tropical. If you ever see a neon blue drink coming out of a bar or restaurant, you’ll know there’s very likely blue Curaçao in it! What kind of alcohol is blue Curaçao? Blue Curaçao is a liqueur that’s made with a neutral alcohol like vodka, or cane sugar alcohol like rum. This neutral alcohol is flavored with spices, lahara orange peels from Curacao and sweetened with sugar. What does blue Curaçao taste like? Blue Curaçao tastes similar to triple sec, an orange liqueur, but with a slightly bitter finish. It is an orange liqueur and can be used in the same way you’d use a triple sec. Is triple sec and blue Curaçao the same? Triple sec and blue Curaçao are similar, but not exactly the same. Triple sec is a general term to describe an orange flavored liqueur that is sweet and clear. It’s used in many mixed drinks, and contains about 15 to 40 percent alcohol by volume. Blue Curaçao is an orange flavored liqueur that is made with bitter orange peels from Curacao and a neutral alcohol. Though blue Curaçao can be considered a triple sec because of its orange flavor, triple sec is almost always sold as a clear liqueur. As you’re reading here, blue Curaçao always has a signature bright blue color. Read on: What is triple sec? Why is blue Curaçao blue? No one really knows why blue Curaçao is blue, but we do know that the blue is 100% not natural. It is dyed blue using food coloring. According to The Kitchn, “​​The origins of this offshoot product are murky. Some sources credit Bols, the Dutch spirits brand, with creating blue Curaçao in the 1920s; others cite Senior Curaçao of Curaçao, a longtime orange liqueur distiller located on the island of Curaçao, as having been the first to “blue” a curaçao. Both outfits continue to produce blue Curaçao today.” What can be substituted for blue Curaçao? If you don’t have any blue Curaçao on hand and are looking for an ingredient to replace it in your cocktails at home, your best option is to choose another orange flavored liqueur or triple sec. Though you won’t get the same signature color or bitter finish of blue Curaçao, a triple sec or Cointreau is a great choice to mimic the same orange flavor your recipe is most likely calling for in your drink. Add a few drops of blue food coloring to your drink and voila! An easy blue Curaçao substitute perfect for replacing this liqueur in all your favorite drinks. What is the alcohol content of blue Curaçao? Depending on the brand you use, the alcohol content of blue Curaçao can range from about 15% to 25%. Compare that with a triple sec, with an alcohol content around 15% to 40%. What is the best way to drink blue Curaçao? The best way to drink blue Curaçao is in mixed drinks that call for an orange liqueur. Some of the most popular drinks with this liqueur are: Blue MargaritaBlue HawaiiBlue LagoonAqua VelvaBluebird Can I drink blue Curaçao alone? You certainly can drink just about any liqueur on its own, however with the high sugar content of blue Curaçao, you’ll likely find yourself with a headache before drinking too much. If you choose to drink blue Curaçao alone, know that a little goes a long way and it shines best as an ingredient in mixed drinks. Where to buy blue Curaçao You can buy blue Curaçao at most liquor stores and some grocery stores in states where it’s legal to sell alcohol. You’re also likely to find blue Curaçao on the menu in mixed drinks at bars and restaurants. If you’re a fan of blue Curaçao or are just getting familiar with this product, I hope this post has helped you get the information you need to determine if you’d like to add this beautiful blue liqueur to your home bar.

Sweet and Bitter Flavor: The blue curacao adds a sweet and slightly bitter orange flavor that pairs well with the fresh mint and lime, creating a complex and refreshing flavor profile. Homemade Blueberry Syrup: The addition of homemade blueberry syrup adds another layer of fruity sweetness to the cocktail, making it even more delicious and

Share Whenever you want to save something for later, make sure to click on the Share link 18 October 2017 | 22:00 PM Europe/Amsterdam By: Senior & Co. Summary Ask 10 people on the street how to pronounce Blue Curaçao and you will probably get 10 different answers. They’ll start brave and pronounce the blue flawlessly, but the when they get to the word Curaçao that is where their tongue gets twisted. The name Blue Curaçao refers to the fact that this liqueur is made with a special fruit—the Laraha—that can only grow on the Caribbean island of Curaçao. The Laraha is a bitter orange but very aromatic. To make a genuine (Blue) Curaçao liqueur one can use the peels of the Laraha that must first be dried. Through the years the Blue Curaçao has gained serious notability as it has been used in many great blue cocktails. The funny thing is that now many people know the term Blue Curaçao, but doesn’t know that Curaçao is (read more)

Inspired by the namesake liqueur, Monin Blue Curaçao Syrup evokes the color of tropical blue skies on the island of Curaçao. The Blue Curaçao liqueur is flavoured with the dried peel of the green oranges originally from the West Indian island of Curaçao. Monin Blue Curaçao Syrup brings blue skies to tropical cocktails, mocktails, lemonades and sodas.

Blue curaçao, a liqueur supposedly made from the peel of the Laraha citrus fruit, is syrupy. It is an unnatural shade of electric blue. The liqueur’s most significant point of relevance was in the 1980s, in hyper-sweet drinks in disco hues (remember those neon-tinged drinks of yore? If you don't, you probably remember the mammoth of a hangover that came with them). Blue curaçao is the absolute opposite of craft, the antithesis of locally-sourced, and, somehow, it's elbowed its way back onto cocktail menus. “Blue curaçao has such a nostalgic flair,” explains Broken Shaker’s Bar Manager DJ Dodd, musing on the liqueur’s stubborn presence on cocktail menus. “It’s electric. You take the first sip with your eyes and it shocks you. You can't ignore it when you see it in a contemporary cocktail The Haterade cocktail with blue curacao at PrettyUgly Alexa Fernando Blue curaçao cocktails are part irony, part whimsy; seemingly reaching for a time when cocktails weren’t taken so seriously. And the spirit’s presence in cocktails reaches beyond Tiki or tropical tropes—blue curaçao is being poured into the full classic cocktail canon, in daiquiris, corpse revivers and beyond. Katana Kitten has a blue curaçao swizzle, topped with a fire truck red cherry. Pouring Ribbons has an azure drink poured over crushed ice. Chicago’s Sable slips blue curaçao into cosmopolitan and margaritas. Toronto’s PrettyUgly dedicates every Sunday to making blue cocktails. Broken Shaker churns out disco-colored cocktails across their locations. The origin of blue curaçao is cloudy. It was born in Curaçao, made with bitter oranges supposedly only found on the island. Sipped, the liqueur tastes of sweet citrus, a jarring mental disconnect from its oceanic color. Why the unnaturally psychedelic coloring (E133 "Brilliant Blue" dye) was added is unknown, though Curaçao locals will tell you it is dyed to reflect the island’s cerulean waters. The liqueur took off as a staple of umbrella drinks, largely due to a Waikiki bartender’s invention of the Blue Hawaii. It went on to fuel a host of neon-hued party drinks throughout the next two decades. Blue curaçao it fell from ubiquity as the hangover of ’80s cocktail hit, and the raft cocktail movement of the late ’90s hit. Blue curaçao was quickly maligned as a flag of poor quality and bad hangovers. Alley Cat's Kyle Law putting the finishing touches on a blue curacao cocktail Daniel Eastwood Kyle Law, General Manager of Savannah’s Alley Cat Lounge (one of Thrillist’s best bars in the country), may be the brand’s biggest fan. Night after night, Kyle sings the gospel of blue curaçao, whipping up neon sapphire cocktails and buying dozens of unassuming patrons complimentary shots of the "blue." Law doesn't work for Giffard. They do not sponsor him, and they do not give his bar any special perks; he is in no way associated with the brand in the slightest. His love for the liqueur is purely in the spirit of evangelism. He even has a custom-made blue curaçao bomber jacket (self-funded, naturally) and helped Movers and Shakers peddle “Make Cocktails Blue Again” t-shirts, bumper stickers, keychains and hats. He became enamored by blue when he was in the fine dining realm, “Wearing vests and bow ties and judging people for ordering flavored vodkas,” explains Law. “I wasn’t having fun He moved on to run a place of his own. There, he put the “Club de Rio Lema” on his menu. “It wasn’t a very complex cocktail⁠—a plug-and-play Pegu Club with pineapple-infused tequila, chocolate bitters and blue curaçao. People went nuts over Law cites Jacob Briars, now a Global Advocacy Director with Bacardi, for sparking the liqueur’s reign. In the early ’00s, Briars created the “Corpse Reviver No. Blue,” a blue-spiked riff on the classic combination of gin, cocchi americano, orange peel, absinthe and cointreau. “It was really designed to gently mock the extreme seriousness that had taken over the bar industry. In this era, there was a feeling that as long as a cocktail was at least 100 years old it must be good, and there should be a minimal concession to modern tastes. All I did was take one of these ancient ‘classics’ and make it more Kyle Law is a blue curacao evangelist Daniel Eastwood Back Bar Project’s co-founder Kaj Hackinen, who imports Giffard Blue Curaçao, furthers the idea. “There was a lot of dogmatic thought in the greater cocktail community around the selection of authentic cocktail ingredients. Bartenders around the world were adhering to rules and techniques that were deemed correct or appropriate by pioneers of the industry. Then the needle swung in the other direction and bartenders started having fun with cocktails Back Bar Project has seen sales of the day-glo liqueur continue to grow over the last few years. “It’s almost like everyone had to master the rules before they could start breaking them again. Though Briars created that spark over a decade ago, blue curaçao continues to thrive. Social media may be to blame: the bold color makes for a head-turning Instagram moment. “Before someone touches their lips to the glass, they've already begun consuming a cocktail with their eyes,” muses Hackinen. “Blue curaçao adds an unmistakable, vivid pop to a cocktail. It adds that interesting visual As Instagram takes over the drinks industry, is the visually brazen shade of blue curaçao the answer to getting more eyes and likes? The hashtag #makecocktailsblueagain certainly thinks so, if the hundreds of images attached to the hashtag are any indication. Blue curaçao’s continued reign is particularly impressive given the groundswell around local-sourcing and green-leaning beverage programs (just look at the fate of plastic straws). Some bartenders are cobbling together ways to bring blue curaçao into a sustainable mentality. Law creates a house blue curaçao where, “we take all-natural curaçao and blend it with a superfood called blue spirulina”. Derek Weiss, bartender at Péché in Austin, makes his from scratch, combining cognac, oranges, cloves, cassia bark and coriander. “But sometimes you just need that bottle of blue curacao,” argues Montauk Bar’s James Papastavros, a self-proclaimed fan of the liqueur. Many more bartenders are looking to butterfly pea flower, a natural-occurring plant that gives drinks a purple hue, or, when combined with an acid, fades to a sunset magenta shade, for a pop of color. Hackinen reminds us that even as notions of sustainability thrive in the drinking community, unnatural colors still reign. “We always like to remind people that two of the most popular cocktails on the planet with bartenders and consumers alike—the Negroni and Aperol Spritz—are bright

FUNKY COLD MEDINA 1 oz. (30ml) Vodka 1 oz. (30ml) Southern Comfort 1 oz. (30ml) Blue Curacao 1 1/2 oz. (45ml) Cranberry Juice Kiwi Slice PREPARATION 1. In an ice filled glass combine vodka, southern comfort, blue curacao and shake well to mix. 2. Add to ice to serving glass and strain mix inside. Top with cranberry juice. 3. Garnish with a kiwi

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