Orange Curacao

Orange Curacao also known as just Curacao is actually a sweet liquor which is distilled and flavored from dried Valencia orange peels which is known for its bitter qualities. This particular drink, though largely made from Valencia orange peels, is basically sugar and wine and contains traces of lemon at times. It is usually used to add color to mixed drinks like cocktails. This drink was first produced and marketed by a Spanish family of the Jewish descent in the 19^th century.

 

The procedure for producing Orange Curacao involves an intricate process – orange peels are dried in order to bring out the sweet smelling oils and are then soaked in alcohol and water for days. Orange Curacao has a tangy taste and the degree of bitterness depends on the drink it is used in. The two most popular brands that produce Orange Curacao are Bols and Marie Brizard.

 

The country of origin of the Orange Curacao is the Netherlands and its alcohol content is between 15 and 40%. Some of the most popular drinks that are made from Orange Curacao are:

 

1. Hawaiian Mai Tai
2. Cable Car
3. Suffering Bastard
4. Perfect Margarita
5. Kona Village Mai Tai
6. Mango Daiquiri
7. California Iced Tea
8. Electric Lemonade
9. Candy Corn
10. Florida Iced Tea
11. Broken Heart Zombie Mai Tai
12. Hawaii Mai Tai
13. Full Moon
14. Di Saronno Punch
15. Mexican Blonde
16. Soho Martini
17. Fuzzy Bastard
18. Anejo Highball
19. Loch Ness Mystery
20. Ann Sheridan Cocktail
21. Clementine Martini
22. Bull and Bear
23. Simply Exquisite
24. Slaughtering the Slothman
25. Third Rail
26. The Classic
27. Man o' War
28. French Pirate
29. Pilgrim Cocktail
30. New Orleans Cocktail

 

Orange Curacao is also used in coffee and tea recipes and is marketed by several liquor producing companies the world over.