Giffard Curaçao Bleu is a blue curaçao liqueur from Giffard, the family-run liqueur house in Angers in France's Loire Valley, bottled at 25% ABV.
It is made from distillates of sweet and bitter oranges, including the laraha, the bitter orange of the Caribbean island of Curaçao that gives the style its name.
Orange leads, with underlying lemon and vanilla, notes of candied orange and a floral bouquet, and a round, creamy texture.
Its vivid blue colour makes it a showpiece in tropical and tiki cocktails, and it is more complex neat than many blue curaçaos.
It is an essential for anyone building a tiki bar at home.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Candied orange with a floral bouquet.
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Palate: Round and creamy, with orange, lemon and vanilla.
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Finish: Bright citrus.
Specifications
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Producer: Giffard, Angers, France
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Style: Blue curaçao liqueur
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Citrus: Sweet orange and Curaçao laraha bitter orange
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ABV: 25% (50 proof)
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Origin: France
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Giffard Curaçao Bleu is the star of the Blue Hawaiian with rum, pineapple and coconut, the Blue Lagoon with vodka and lemonade, and a Blue Hawaii with rum, vodka and sweet-and-sour. It turns a margarita bright blue, adds colour to a Mai Tai variation, and makes a striking Blue Lagoon spritz with sparkling wine. Layer it in a glass for a dramatic party drink, or top it with lemonade and soda for kids-at-heart fun. Pair tropical cocktails with grilled shrimp, fish tacos and coconut desserts. For a pool party, batch a pitcher of Blue Lagoons with vodka, lemonade and lemon wheels, or freeze it with pineapple and coconut for a blue piña colada slush. A few drops also turn a glass of sparkling wine into a dramatic celebration drink. Keep the bottle in a cool, dark place after opening.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is curaçao?
An orange liqueur named after the Caribbean island whose laraha bitter oranges inspired it.
What does it taste like?
Orange-led, with lemon, vanilla and candied orange.
How strong is it?
It is bottled at 25% ABV, or 50 proof.
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