{"id":16551,"date":"2022-11-17T04:08:10","date_gmt":"2022-11-17T09:08:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mocktail.net\/?p=16551"},"modified":"2022-11-22T11:11:12","modified_gmt":"2022-11-22T16:11:12","slug":"all-about-blue-curacao-syrup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mocktail.net\/all-about-blue-curacao-syrup\/","title":{"rendered":"All about Blue Curacao Syrup"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Have you ever seen those super blue drinks? How do they get so blue? The answer is usually blue curacao syrup. But now the question on your mind may be what exactly is blue curacao syrup?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We wanted to find out as much as we could about blue curacao and boy did we find a lot of information! So now, we want to pass all that info along to you! We are about to answer all of the questions you have ever had about blue curacao. Now, where to begin\u2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>What is Blue Curacao?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is an island in the Caribbean called Curacao<\/a>. This island is where blue curacao was first created in the 19th century. The Bols company started making a liqueur flavored with Laraha orange peels and dyeing the liquor a bright blue color. This orange tasting, blue liquor quickly became very popular in tropical drinks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over the years, curacao liqueur has been dyed a variety of colors. It is naturally a clear liquor so you can really make it any color you\u2019d like! However, only the bright blue color really caught on and now, curacao liqueur is almost always blue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But we definitely love that color! Just seeing a neon blue drink in a glass makes us think of laying on a tropical beach, drink in our hand, completely relaxed\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is this Syrup Alcoholic?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Blue curacao is a type of liquor and it does have alcohol. Blue curacao has about 25% alcohol by volume (ABV). This is a little more mild than whiskey or rum which are about 40% ABV but it is definitely still alcoholic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since we like to focus on non alcoholic drinks, we use blue curacao syrup in place of blue curacao liqueur.<\/strong> It has the same delicious taste but none of the alcohol. Blue curacao syrup is also a lot sweeter which helps tropical drinks taste even better!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Does Syrup Taste Like?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Speaking of flavor, you may be wondering what exactly blue curacao tastes like. Blue curacao is made with orange peels. This gives it a strong orange flavor that is a little bit sweet and also a little bit bitter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blue curacao syrup is much sweeter than blue curacao liqueur. It has lots of sugar added to the mix which helps it get that thick texture. It will add a sweet, citrus flavor to all your drinks in one easy step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>Where to Buy Blue Curacao Syrup<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Blue curacao syrup is not hard to find. You can grab some in almost every liquor store across the country. Just be sure to get blue curacao syrup and not blue curacao liqueur- you don\u2019t want any alcohol by accident!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can also order blue curacao syrup online and get it delivered right to your door. How amazing is that! There are a lot of great brands of non alcoholic blue curacao syrup but our favorite is Torani blue curacao<\/a>. It has an amazing orange flavor, a brilliant blue color and it is reasonably priced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Monin blue curacao syrup<\/a> is also quite good and we love that the French 1883 Curacao Syrup <\/a>is preservative free. There are just so many fantastic choices that you might want to try them all!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>How to Make Blue Curacao Syrup<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you don\u2019t want to buy blue curacao syrup, you can try to make your own. It is not actually that hard! And our blue curacao syrup recipe makes a truly delicious syrup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will need a little bit of time, however. It takes three weeks to make a really good blue curacao syrup. Here is what you need to do:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Clean the oranges well. We recommend scrubbing them with warm water and a sponge to really get them clean.<\/li>
  2. Peel the oranges. We recommend using a very sharp knife to cut the peel off all the way around the orange. Remember that you are using the peel of the orange, not the flesh!<\/li>
  3. Place the orange peels in a large mason jar along with the grape juice, vinegar and white peach juice.<\/li>
  4. Close the jar, shake it and then place it in the fridge for three weeks. Shake it about once a week to stir everything up again.<\/li>
  5. After three weeks, add the cloves to the jar then let it sit for one more day.<\/li>
  6. Strain the orange peel mix and discard the peels and cloves, keeping only the juice.<\/li>
  7. Make a syrup by boiling the sugar and water then letting it cool.<\/li>
  8. Add the syrup to the infused orange juice then add blue food coloring. Stir well.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    After all that stirring and waiting, your homemade blue curacao syrup is ready to use! And there are so many amazing drinks you can create with your new, blue secret ingredient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Does blue curacao syrup need to be refrigerated? Yes, our homemade syrup should be refrigerated. While it does contain a lot of sugar and vinegar which act as preservatives, keeping it in the fridge will extend the shelf life and help it stay fresh for longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    <\/a>What to Make with Blue Curacao Syrup<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    So what do you mix blue curacao with? There are actually tons of ways to use this delicious syrup! Blue curacao drinks are typically tropical and fruity. They are often blended, making slushy drinks. You also want to be sure to use other ingredients that are clear or barely colored so that the brilliant blue color of the blue curacao syrup can really stand out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Here are a few of our favorite drinks that use blue curacao syrup:<\/p>\n\n\n\n