LiqueursHigh confidenceStandard, well-documented liqueur category.
Blue Curaçao
Blue curaçao is an orange liqueur nearly identical in flavour to triple sec, coloured a vivid artificial blue rather than clear or amber. The blue dye has no flavour impact — it exists purely for visual effect. It is used almost entirely for the striking colour it lends to tropical and novelty cocktails.
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Common uses
- colourant and citrus sweetener in tropical cocktails
- visual centerpiece in layered drinks
Buying & storage
Keeps more or less indefinitely: Alcohol is preserving it. An open bottle keeps for a very long time, though aromatics do fade slowly.
Storage: keeps well once opened, store upright away from light
In depth
Understanding blue curaçao
How it is made, where it comes from, what it pairs with, and how it behaves in an alcohol-free drink.
Origin
A dyed variant of curaçao orange liqueur, popularized in the mid-20th century for its vivid colour.
Recipes
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