How to Use curaçao in a Sentence
curaçao
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The Alchemy was an amazing presentation of a martini glass filled with a citrus vodka blend, berry juices, curacao and oolong with a lemon twist.
—Julie Jordan, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2025
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The drink list, which reads like a sure-fire hangover to this middle-age mom, is full of ’90s-era ingredients such as curacao, Malibu rum and Tang.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 6 June 2019
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But avoid mixers whenever possible — margarita mix, schnapps, baileys, curacao will generally add 10g of carbs per serving.
—Kimberly Mugler, Philly.com, 26 May 2018
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Large ice cubes
Mint sprigs, for garnish
Directions
Combine the pineapple juice, lime juice, Chartreuse and the curacao (to taste), if using, in a large pitcher, stirring to blend well.
—Special To The Washington Post, The Denver Post, 18 May 2017
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Cocktails follow that theme, like the 24 Carrot with carrot juice, vodka, cardamom, honey and lemon juice and the Root Down with beet juice, bourbon, dry curacao, star anise, lemon juice and turmeric.
—Leeanne Griffin, courant.com, 23 Jan. 2018
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At Harrah’s Resort Southern California, a cocktail made with grenadine, orange juice, citrus vodka mixed, blue curacao and a rainbow straw.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
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After chatting over lunch (and maybe a couple refreshing adult beverages--try the Gulf Mist made with mango rum, blue curacao, pineapple juice, and club soda), get prepped for your treatment with a visit to the Serenity Lounge.
—Tara Massouleh, AL.com, 4 Aug. 2017
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On the liquid side, offerings include Siren’s Whisper (white run, blue curacao, peach liqueur, $20) and Salty Seas mARRRgarita, also $20.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2025
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