Homemade Blue Curaçao liqueur
A vibrant blue liqueur with a sweet orange flavor. It is commonly used in cocktails for both its distinctive color and taste.
Nutrition
Calories: 85kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried bitter orange peels or Seville orange peel
- 2 cups vodka or brandy for a richer flavor
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup dried butterfly pea flowers for natural blue color
Instructions
- In a jar, combine the dried orange peels and vodka. Seal tightly and store in a cool, dark place for at least 10 days, shaking the jar occasionally.
- After 10 days, strain the orange peel from the infused vodka and set aside.
- Boil 1 cup of water and add the dried butterfly pea flowers. Let steep for 5-10 minutes until the water turns a rich blue. Strain and let cool.
- In a saucepan, heat the strained butterfly pea flower tea and sugar until the sugar dissolves. Allow it to cool.
- Combine the orange-infused vodka and the butterfly pea flower simple syrup. Stir gently until fully mixed.
- Transfer the mixture to a clean bottle and let it sit for a few days to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
If you cannot find butterfly pea flowers, use 3 drops of blue food coloring. Skip step 3, make simple syrup, and add blue food coloring to step 5.
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