Learn about Orange Curacao and its role in cocktails.
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Joseph Santini’s 1850s New Orleans showpiece—cognac with curaçao, maraschino, lemon, and bitters served in a sugar‑crusted glass lined with a grand lemon peel.
A Cuban aristocrat: lightly aged rum stirred with blanc vermouth, dry orange curaçao, and a hint of real grenadine—silky and elegant.
A pre-Tiki tropical gin cocktail, representing a bridge between the classic gin cocktails of the early 20th century and the rise of exotic, fruit-forward drinks.
The quintessential tiki concoction marrying a blend of rums with lime, orange curaçao, and nutty orgeat.
A sophisticated pre-Prohibition cocktail representing the intersection of American whiskey tradition and early 20th century's global cocktail culture. The elegant balance of spicy rye, rich sweet vermouth, bright orange curaçao, and tart lime creates a complex yet refreshing flavor profile.
The tourist-friendly evolution of Trader Vic's original Mai Tai, featuring the addition of pineapple and orange juices that transformed it into a globally recognized symbol of tropical leisure.
A potent and complex tiki cocktail that simplified and popularized Don the Beachcomber's original secret recipe. Victor Bergeron's more approachable version helped make the Zombie a global staple of Polynesian-themed restaurants.
A rum-centric tiki cocktail that's more robust and complex than the original gin and brandy Cairo creation. Essentially a more potent variation of the Mai Tai, featuring a blend of aged rums with citrus, orgeat, and curaçao.