13 Orange curaçao cocktails you can make in minutes!
Discover the vibrant world of orange curaçao cocktails, where you'll find the perfect drink for any occasion. These enticing concoctions offer a delightful twist on classic cocktails, making them a must-try for adventurous drinkers. Experience the unique blend of flavors that set these drinks apart and elevate your cocktail game.
The Allure of Orange Curaçao Cocktails
Orange curaçao is a versatile and aromatic liqueur that adds depth and complexity to a wide range of cocktails. Its distinct orange flavor and subtle sweetness make it a popular choice for both novice and experienced mixologists. If you're looking to expand your cocktail repertoire, these drinks are sure to impress.
Who Would Love These Cocktails?
- Citrus Lovers: If you enjoy the zesty brightness of citrus flavors, orange curaçao cocktails are right up your alley.
- Sweet Tooths: While not overly sweet, these drinks offer a pleasant balance of sweetness that will satisfy those with a penchant for sugary delights.
- Adventurous Drinkers: If you're always on the hunt for new and exciting flavors, the unique character of orange curaçao will keep you coming back for more.
When to Enjoy Orange Curaçao Cocktails
- Summer Soirees: The refreshing citrus notes of these drinks make them perfect for warm weather gatherings.
- Dinner Parties: Impress your guests with a sophisticated orange curaçao cocktail that pairs well with a variety of dishes.
- Date Nights: Add a touch of romance to your evening with a beautifully crafted cocktail featuring this enticing liqueur.
So, whether you're a seasoned mixologist or simply looking to broaden your cocktail horizons, orange curaçao cocktails are a must-try. Dive into this world of tantalizing drinks and discover your new favorite libation.
Mai Tai
The Mai Tai has a balanced, sweet, and tangy taste with a hint of almond from the orgeat syrup. The combination of light and dark rums gives it a rich and complex flavor, while the lime juice adds a refreshing citrus note.
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Ingredients
- Light rum: 1 oz(30ml)
- Dark rum: 1 oz(30ml)
- Lime juice: 0.75 oz(23ml)
- Orange curaçao: 0.5 oz(15ml)
- Orgeat syrup: 0.25 oz(8ml)
- Simple syrup: 0.25 oz(8ml)
- Mint sprig: 1
- Garnish: Lime wheel and cherry
Recipe
- Fill a shaker with ice.
- Add the light rum, dark rum, lime juice, orange curaçao, orgeat syrup, and simple syrup to the shaker.
- Shake well until chilled and combined.
- Strain the mixture into a glass filled with crushed ice.
- Garnish with a mint sprig, lime wheel, and cherry.
Singapore Sling
The Singapore Sling has a complex, fruity taste with a balance of sweet, sour, and bitter notes. It is refreshing, tangy, and slightly effervescent, with a hint of herbal undertones.
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Ingredients
- Gin: 1 oz(30ml)
- Cherry liqueur: 0.5 oz(15ml)
- Bénédictine: 0.25 oz(8ml)
- Orange curaçao: 0.25 oz(8ml)
- Lime juice: 0.75 oz(23ml)
- Pineapple juice: 2 oz(60ml)
- Grenadine: 0.25 oz(8ml)
- Angostura bitters: 1dash
- Club soda: 1 oz(30ml)
- Garnish: Orange Slice
- Maraschino cherry:
Recipe
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice
- Add gin, cherry liqueur, Bénédictine, orange curaçao, lime juice, pineapple juice, grenadine, and Angostura bitters
- Shake well until chilled
- Strain into a tall glass filled with fresh ice
- Top with club soda
- Garnish with an orange slice and a maraschino cherry
Cable Car
The Cable Car cocktail offers a delightful balance of sweet and sour flavors, with a hint of spice from the cinnamon garnish. The drink is smooth, refreshing, and moderately strong, making it a perfect choice for those who enjoy a well-rounded cocktail experience.
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Ingredients
- Captain morgan spiced rum: 1.5 oz(45ml)
- Orange curacao: 0.75 oz(23ml)
- Lemon juice: 1 oz(30ml)
- Simple syrup: 0.5 oz(15ml)
- Orange twist: 1
- Garnish with cinnamon and sugar rim:
Recipe
- Prepare a chilled cocktail glass by rimming it with a mixture of cinnamon and sugar
- In a cocktail shaker, combine the following ingredients:
- 1.5 oz Captain Morgan Spiced Rum
- 0.75 oz Orange Curacao
- 1 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 0.5 oz simple syrup
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds
- Strain the mixture into the prepared cocktail glass
- Garnish with an orange twist
Daisy
The Daisy cocktail is a refreshing, citrusy, and slightly sweet drink with a hint of tartness. It has a well-balanced flavor profile that is both light and invigorating, making it perfect for warm weather or as an aperitif.
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Ingredients
- Gin: 2 oz(60ml)
- Lemon juice: 1 oz(30ml)
- Orange curacao: 0.5 oz(15ml)
- Simple syrup: 0.5 oz(15ml)
- Club soda: 1 oz(30ml)
- Lemon wheel: 1
- Sprig of mint: 1
Recipe
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice
- Add the gin, lemon juice, orange curacao, and simple syrup
- Shake well until chilled
- Strain the mixture into a glass filled with ice
- Top with club soda
- Garnish with a lemon wheel and a sprig of mint
El Presidente
El Presidente is a smooth, well-balanced cocktail with a hint of sweetness and a touch of tartness. The combination of rum, orange curaçao, and vermouth creates a complex flavor profile that is both refreshing and satisfying.
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Ingredients
- White rum: 2 oz(60ml)
- Orange curaçao: 1 oz(30ml)
- Dry vermouth: 1 oz(30ml)
- Grenadine: 1 tsp
- Orange peel: 1
- Garnish: 1 Maraschino cherry
Recipe
- Chill a coupe glass by filling it with ice and water.
- Combine ingredients in a mixing glass: 2 oz white rum, 1 oz orange curaçao, 1 oz dry vermouth, and 1 tsp grenadine.
- Fill the mixing glass with ice and stir well to chill and dilute the cocktail.
- Discard the ice and water from the chilled coupe glass.
- Strain the cocktail into the chilled coupe glass.
- Express the orange peel over the cocktail by holding it over the glass and giving it a good twist to release the oils. Discard the peel.
- Garnish with a maraschino cherry.
Flying Dutchman
The Flying Dutchman cocktail is a harmonious blend of sweet, sour, and slightly bitter flavors. It has a strong, yet smooth, taste with a hint of citrus and a warming sensation from the rum.
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Ingredients
- Dark rum: 2 oz(60ml)
- Orange curaçao: 1 oz(30ml)
- Lime juice: 1 oz(30ml)
- Simple syrup: 0.5 oz(15ml)
- Orange wheel: 1
- Ginger ale: Top up
Recipe
- Fill a shaker with ice.
- Add the dark rum, orange curaçao, lime juice, and simple syrup.
- Shake well until chilled.
- Strain the mixture into a highball glass filled with ice.
- Top up with ginger ale.
- Garnish with an orange wheel.
Knickerbocker
The Knickerbocker cocktail is a delightful mix of sweet, sour, and fruity flavors. The combination of rum, raspberry syrup, and citrus juices creates a refreshing and well-balanced taste, while the hint of orange curaçao adds a touch of sophistication.
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Ingredients
- Rum: 2 oz(60ml)
- Raspberry syrup: 0.5 oz(15ml)
- Lime juice: 0.5 oz(15ml)
- Lemon juice: 0.5 oz(15ml)
- Orange curaçao: 0.5 oz(15ml)
- Crushed ice: 1cup
- Fresh raspberries: 4
- Garnish: 1 orange slice
- 1 mint sprig:
Recipe
- In a shaker, combine the following ingredients:
- 2oz rum
- 0.5oz raspberry syrup
- 0.5oz lime juice
- 0.5oz lemon juice
- 0.5oz orange curaçao
- Fill the shaker with crushed ice and shake well
- Strain the mixture into a chilled glass filled with crushed ice
- Garnish with fresh raspberries, an orange slice, and a mint sprig
Mai Tai (Trader Vic's)
The Mai Tai has a well-balanced, sweet, and tangy flavor profile with a hint of almond from the orgeat syrup. The combination of light and dark rums gives it a smooth, rich taste with a subtle hint of oakiness.
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Ingredients
- Light rum: 1 oz(30ml)
- Dark rum: 1 oz(30ml)
- Lime juice: 0.75 oz(23ml)
- Orange curacao: 0.5 oz(15ml)
- Orgeat syrup: 0.25 oz(8ml)
- Simple syrup: 0.25 oz(8ml)
- Mint sprig: 1
- Garnish: Lime Shell
Recipe
- Fill a shaker with ice
- Add the light rum, dark rum, lime juice, orange curacao, orgeat syrup, and simple syrup
- Shake well until chilled
- Strain into a glass filled with crushed ice
- Garnish with a mint sprig and lime shell
Park Avenue
The Park Avenue cocktail has a well-balanced, fruity, and slightly sweet taste. It is refreshing, smooth, and has a hint of citrus. The combination of gin, pineapple juice, and orange curaçao creates a delightful and sophisticated flavor profile.
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Ingredients
- Gin: 2 oz(60ml)
- Pineapple juice: 1 oz(30ml)
- Orange curaçao: 0.5 oz(15ml)
- Fresh lime juice: 0.25 oz(8ml)
- Grenadine: 1 tsp
- Orange twist: 1
- Garnish: 1 Cherry
Recipe
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Add gin, pineapple juice, orange curaçao, fresh lime juice, and grenadine to the shaker.
- Shake well until chilled and combined.
- Strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass.
- Garnish with an orange twist and a cherry.
Tiki
Tiki cocktails are typically sweet, fruity, and refreshing, with a balanced combination of sour and sweet flavors. They often have a strong rum base, which adds a rich, warm undertone to the drink.
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Ingredients
- Rum: 2 oz(60ml)
- Orange curacao: 1 oz(30ml)
- Orgeat syrup: 0.5 oz(15ml)
- Lime juice: 1 oz(30ml)
- Crushed ice: 1 cup
- Mint sprig: 1
- Garnish: 1 Pineapple Slice
- 1 cherry:
Recipe
- Fill a shaker with crushed ice.
- Add 2 oz of rum, 1 oz of orange curacao, 0.5 oz of orgeat syrup, and 1 oz of lime juice to the shaker.
- Shake well to combine and chill the ingredients.
- Strain the mixture into a Tiki glass or a tall glass filled with crushed ice.
- Garnish with a mint sprig, pineapple slice, and cherry.
Tiki Torch
The Tiki Torch cocktail is a delicious blend of sweet, sour, and fruity flavors. It has a strong, yet refreshing taste with a hint of spice from the ginger syrup. The combination of rum, pineapple, and lime creates a tropical sensation that is both invigorating and satisfying.
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Ingredients
- White rum: 2 oz(60ml)
- Pineapple juice: 1.5 oz(45ml)
- Fresh lime juice: 0.5 oz(15ml)
- Ginger syrup: 0.5 oz(15ml)
- Angostura bitters: 2 dashes
- Orange curacao: 0.5 oz(15ml)
- Maraschino cherry: 1
- Pineapple wedge: 1
- Mint sprig: 1
Recipe
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice
- Add the white rum, pineapple juice, fresh lime juice, ginger syrup, Angostura bitters, and orange curacao
- Shake well until chilled
- Strain the cocktail into a Tiki mug or tall glass filled with fresh ice
- Garnish with a maraschino cherry, pineapple wedge, and mint sprig
Anejo Highball
The Anejo Highball is a complex, refreshing cocktail. The aged rum provides a rich, deep flavor that is complemented by the sweet, tangy taste of the orange curacao and lime juice. The ginger beer adds a spicy kick, while the bitters balance out the sweetness.
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Ingredients
- Aged rum: 2 oz(60ml)
- Orange curacao: 1 oz(30ml)
- Lime juice: 1 oz(30ml)
- Ginger beer: 2 oz(60ml)
- Angostura bitters: 2 dashes
- Orange peel: 1 piece
- Cherry: 1 piece
Recipe
- Fill a highball glass with ice.
- Add the aged rum, orange curacao, lime juice, and Angostura bitters to the glass.
- Top with ginger beer and stir gently to combine.
- Garnish with an orange peel and a cherry.
Casanova
The Casanova cocktail offers a delightful fusion of sweet and tangy flavors, with the orange juice providing a fresh citrusy base complemented by the subtle bitterness of the orange curacao. The vodka adds a smooth, clean kick that makes the drink both invigorating and easy to sip.
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Ingredients
- Ice cubes: As needed
- Absolut vodka: 1 oz(30ml)
- Orange juice: 1 oz(30ml)
- Orange curacao: 1 oz(30ml)
- Orange: 1 slice
Recipe
- Fill a shaker with ice cubes.
- Add 1 oz of Absolut Vodka.
- Pour in 1 oz of orange juice.
- Measure and add 1 oz of orange curacao.
- Shake the mixture well until chilled.
- Strain into a cocktail glass.
- Garnish with a slice of orange on the rim of the glass.
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