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What Is Blue Curacao?
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What it tastes like: sweet orange with a slightly bitter citrus edge — very close to triple sec, Cointreau, or orange curacao. The blue version tastes the same as clear curacao; it's chosen for looks, not a different flavor.
Alcohol content: usually around 15–25% ABV, though some bottles go higher. There are also non-alcoholic "blue curacao syrups" for mocktails and snow cones.
What it's used for: almost always cocktails that need to be blue —
| Drink | Blue curacao does |
|---|---|
| Blue Lagoon | vodka + lemonade + blue curacao |
| Blue Hawaiian | rum, pineapple, coconut cream, blue curacao |
| Blue Margarita | tequila + lime + blue curacao instead of triple sec |
Swap tip: since it's basically blue triple sec, you can use it in place of triple sec when you want the color — just expect a touch more sweetness.
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