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Giffard Blue Curaçao

Giffard Blue Curaçao

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Giffard Blue Curaçao in a Nutshell

Crafted in France by a family company making liqueurs since 1885, Giffard Blue Curaçao offers a true bitter orange flavor, unlike many others that lean heavily on artificial sweetness. This makes it a versatile and balanced cocktail ingredient for your home bar, providing that brilliant blue hue along with genuine citrus complexity from Laraha orange peels.

Anders' Take on Giffard Blue Curaçao

"Giffard Blue Curaçao isn't just about that vibrant color. It offers an authentic orange flavor that makes tropical drinks pop. I never knew a blue curaçao I actually liked until I tasted this one."

Let's Answer Your Questions About Giffard Blue Curaçao

Where is Giffard Blue Curaçao from?

Giffard Blue Curaçao hails from France, produced by a family-owned company established in 1885 by Emile Giffard, a pharmacist. The brand is renowned for its quality liqueurs and syrups, initially gaining fame with a mint liqueur called Menthe-Pastille. While Blue Curaçao's name originates from the Laraha oranges of Curaçao island, Giffard produces its version in France, focusing on capturing authentic flavors through processes like traditional maceration using Laraha orange peels. This particular liqueur offers a vibrant blue color and a flavor profile marked by both sweet and bitter orange notes, making it a versatile component for various cocktails.

How should I use Giffard Blue Curaçao?

Giffard Blue Curaçao offers a vibrant, sweet orange peel flavor with a touch of bitterness, bringing a pop of electric blue color and bright citrus notes to cocktails. It shines in tropical and layered drinks, adding visual flair and a distinct orange character to classics like the Blue Lagoon or modern creations.

What does Giffard Blue Curaçao taste like?

Giffard Blue Curaçao presents a velvety aroma of candied orange with floral hints. The palate is round and smooth, bursting with sweet and bitter orange, balanced by a mild zestiness and subtle spice. It finishes with lingering orange sweetness and a pleasant citrus freshness.

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