What is Blue Curacao? 5 fun cocktails to make with this syrup

Have you often seen people wearing attractive blue dresses at parties and in photographs? These eye-catching blends look almost magical in the way they glisten in the light. We’re sorry to burst your bubble, but there’s no magic here. The ingredient known only as Blue Curacao – the ingredient responsible for not only the brilliant color but the tangy flavor of most of these cocktails. Blue Curacao reminds us Heat – Sitting by the pool or by the sea, sipping on a refreshing drink. Nothing relaxes better than fun, colorful cocktail, Summer might not be here yet, but that doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy a good drink. Read on to learn more about Blue Curacao and how you can use it at home.

What is Blue Curacao?

Curaçao is a liqueur made from the dried peels of the laraha, a type of bitter orange. This citrus fruit originates from Curaçao, a Dutch Caribbean island located about 65 km north of the coast of Venezuela. While the liqueur comes in many colors including red, orange, green and amber, the blue variety is the most popular. This blue is the result of adding artificial coloring to an otherwise orange-flavored liquid.
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Which cocktails contain blue curacao?

Blue Curacao can be used to make a variety of cocktails. One of the most famous drinks is the Blue Hawaiian, a rum-and-vodka-based cocktail made with blue curacao and pineapple juice. The Blue Margarita is another popular favorite, made by substituting Cointreau or Triple Sec with blue liqueur. You may also have heard of the Blue Lagoon cocktail, which consists of vodka, lemonade and blue curacao.
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How to prepare a drink with Blue Curacao?

Like all liqueurs, Blue Curacao contains a certain amount of alcohol. So, do not go overboard while using it. It also has a distinct type of pungent bitter taste which should be balanced thoroughly. To make things easy, we’ve compiled a short list of the easiest cocktails you can make at home using Blue Curacao.

Here are 5 unique recipes for Curacao drinks that are sure to dazzle:

1. New Zealand Delight

Blend fresh kiwi with caster sugar and lemon to make this delectable cocktail. This forms the first layer of the drink. Mix curacao with lime and honey to make the top layer. You can garnish it with orange slices to create some contrast.
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2. Blue Eyes

The Blue Eyes cocktail consists of vodka, lime juice, sugar, pineapple juice, blue curacao syrup, and triple sec. Usually served in a Pilsner glass, it tastes best when garnished with pineapple and cherry.
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3. Island Dizzy

The Island Affair cocktail is a delightful combination of flavours. To make this drink, first fill a shaker with ice. After squeezing the lime wedge, pour it into the shaker. Add white rum, coconut liqueur and litchi crush. Shake, pour into a glass, then add blue curaçao. Half and half each, on top of soda and Sprite. Don’t forget to float the dark rum over the ice.
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4. Fruit Fizz

The Fruit Tingle Cocktail is a subtle yet enjoyable drink. To make this cocktail, fill a hurricane or high-ball glass with ice. Pour blue curaçao with lemonade and lightly stir the mixture. Pour orange juice and top with soda.
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5. Rangeela

While this drink isn’t strictly Curacao-based, it certainly would seem incomplete without the blue ingredient. The Rangila cocktail is made using rum, mango, grenadine, a dash of lime with sugar and finally Blue Curacao. While making this drink you need to pay attention to the order in which the ingredients are to be added.
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Blue Curacao is a great addition to any cocktail. Have you tasted any drinks with it yet? Let us know in the comments below.