In 1947 they bought the landhuis ("country manor") Chobolobo in Willemstad, where the distillery has since been housed.

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Spices are added, and the bag is hung in a heated 120-year-old copper still with 96% pure and kosher alcohol (derived from sugar cane) for three days. Over time, the popularity of the liqueur spread beyond the island of Curaçao and it became a popular ingredient in cocktails around the world. If you’ve ever had a Blue Lagoon or a Bluebird cocktail, these will have been made with Blue Curacao. Compared to other liqueurs, Blue Curaçao has a stronger orange flavor than triple sec, another popular orange liqueur. Blue Curaçao contains alcohol, about 15 to 40% alcohol by volume, depending on the brand that you purchase.The island was discovered by the Spanish in 1499, and it was the Dutch who later established a colony on the island. Whether you’re a professional mixologist or a home bartender, Blue Curaçao provides a touch of excitement to classic and exotic drinks alike. You can use Triple Sec or Cointreau as a substitute, then add a few drops of blue food coloring to get that signature color. The final pick on our list also comes from the United States and is made with the bittersweet peel of the Caracara orange.

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However, there are some components that all cocktail connoisseurs will agree on when it comes to this popular liqueur. 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.Other spices you can add in place of or in addition to the cloves include a cinnamon stick and a tablespoon (6 g) of coriander seeds. It may not be reproduced in any way whatsoever without Wm Morrisons Supermarkets Limited prior consent, nor without due acknowledgement.