Go Back
–+ servings
A glass decanter filled with blue liquid stands on a light speckled surface, accompanied by two halves of an orange in the foreground. The background is softly blurred.

Blue Curaçao Syrup Recipe

Elien Lewis
This is a blue Curacao syrup recipe based on the blue Curaçao liquor. It is non-alcoholic and has a delicate, sweet orange flavor with a slightly bitter finish.
4.80 from 10 votes
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Steeping Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Mixers
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings
Calories 97 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • Peel from 2 to 3 oranges with the pith
  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1/4 tsp citric acid or 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp non-alcoholic bitters orange or aromatic
  • Royal blue gel food coloring

Instructions
 

  • Peel the oranges using a vegetable peeler or sharp knife and keep the pith on.
  • Add the orange peel and sugar to a saucepan. Rub the sugar firmly into the peel for a minute or two to start releasing the oils.
  • Let the peel and sugar sit for 30 minutes.
  • Add the water and citric acid or lemon juice. Place over medium heat and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 2 minutes until the sugar is fully dissolved.
  • Remove from the heat and add 1/2 tsp of non-alcoholic bitters and stir. Let the peel steep as the syrup cools. For the best flavor, transfer to the fridge and steep overnight.
  • Strain through a muslin cloth or fine mesh sieve into a clean bowl.
  • Add royal blue gel food coloring a tiny amount at a time, stirring well between each addition, until you reach a deep blue color.
  • Pour into a clean glass jar. Store in the fridge for up to a month.

Notes

  • Add 1/2 tsp of non-alcoholic bitters off the heat while the syrup is still warm. Orange or aromatic bitters both work well - I use All the Bitter non-alcoholic bitters. Make sure to use non-alcoholic bitters - most standard bitters contain alcohol which would make this syrup unsuitable for mocktails.
  • Use royal blue gel food coloring rather than liquid. Liquid food coloring often pulls green in this syrup. Gel gives a true, deep blue without needing much of it.
  • The syrup will look very dark and intense in the bottle. It lightens significantly when mixed into a drink.
  • Letting the peel steep overnight in the fridge gives a much more intense orange flavor than just one hour.
  • Keeps in the fridge in a sealed jar for up to a month. Can be frozen for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 97kcalCarbohydrates: 25gFat: 0.1gSodium: 2mgPotassium: 1mgSugar: 25gCalcium: 1mgIron: 0.01mg
Keyword blue Curacao syrup, mixers, mocktails
Tried this recipe?Let me know how it was!