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Conversely, Triple Sec's origins are thought to trace back to Saumur, France, where Jean-Baptiste Combier and his wife Josephine crafted an orange-flavored liqueur reminiscent of Curaçao but designed to be less sweet, hence its moniker "sec" or "dry.
Although the main impression is of imitation orange, notes of warm spices complement the main flavor, making Bols less of a one-note product than other brands. When left with no other guide than "orange liqueur," follow the theory of pairing light liqueurs with light cocktails and dark with dark. Not all imported species fared equally well, and the Spanish also learned to use Caquetio crops and agricultural methods, as well as those from other Caribbean islands. For example, Lady Jane Southdown pays her brother "a furtive visit in his chambers in the Albany; and found him – O the naughty dear abandoned wretch!I always use the ladle with a spout to take the syrup from the pan where I boiled it into the funnel. It is often used as a mixer in cocktails, as it can help to offset the sweetness of other ingredients. Although this liqueur errs on the sweeter side of things, the beverage still remains balanced, smooth, and undeniably refreshing.
You can find out more about our use, change your default settings, and withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future by visiting Cookies Settings, which can also be found in the footer of the site.In 1912, Bols sold blue curaçao as Crème de Ciel ("cream of the sky"), most likely a reference to the 1907 musical Miss Hook of Holland.