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Blue Curacao

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Blue curacao is an orange-flavored liqueur tinted a vivid blue, so it tastes much like a standard curacao while turning drinks the color of tropical water. We carry Hiram Walker, Mr. Boston, DuBouchett and Giffard.
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About Blue Curacao

When a recipe needs a bright blue color, this is the bottle. Underneath the color sits a sweet curacao built on orange peel.

Blue curacao starts the same way as other curacaos: orange peel is steeped in spirit, sweetened, and bottled. The blue comes from added coloring, not from the fruit, so the flavor is close to an ordinary orange curacao. That color also mixes predictably. Combine it with yellow juices like pineapple and the drink turns green; add it to red ingredients and it shifts toward purple.

Most blue curacao is made for mixing, and the shelf reflects that. Hiram Walker, Mr. Boston and DuBouchett are dependable bar bottles, and the French liqueur house Giffard makes a version with a more pronounced orange peel character.

Two serves define the category. The Blue Hawaiian blends light rum, blue curacao, pineapple juice and cream of coconut. The Blue Lagoon is simpler: vodka, blue curacao and lemonade over ice. Start with half an ounce and add more for deeper color. For clear triple secs, cognac-based blends and other styles, see the full Orange & Citrus Liqueurs collection.

Blue Curacao FAQ

What is blue curacao?

Blue curacao is a sweet orange liqueur made from orange peel and colored bright blue. It works like any curacao in a recipe, but it also changes the look of the drink. Hiram Walker Blue Curacao 750ML is a common bar choice for tropical cocktails such as the Blue Hawaiian and Blue Lagoon.

Does blue curacao taste different from regular curacao?

Not much. The blue color is added, so the flavor is sweet orange peel, similar to an orange curacao. Differences come from the producer rather than the color. Giffard Blue Curacao has a fuller peel aroma, while Mr. Boston Blue Curacao is a straightforward mixing bottle for frozen and blended drinks.

What drinks can you make with blue curacao?

The best known are the Blue Hawaiian, with rum, pineapple and cream of coconut, and the Blue Lagoon, with vodka and lemonade. It also tints margaritas and punches. DuBouchett Blue Curacao 1L is a practical size if you are making a pitcher, since recipes often call for half an ounce per drink.

Is blue curacao alcoholic?

Yes. Blue curacao liqueur contains alcohol, like any other orange liqueur, and should be enjoyed responsibly by adults of legal drinking age. Strength varies by brand, so check the label. Non-alcoholic blue curacao syrups exist, but bottles on this page, such as Hiram Walker Blue Curacao, are true liqueurs.

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