"Authentic Curacao Liqueur": "Curacao ~ Maker of a Unique Liqueur" Top 5 Page for this destination Curaçao Shopping Tip by starship

One marvelous & uniquely-flavored souvenir to bring home from Curacao is a bottle of authentic "Curacao" Liqueur. It comes in several flavors including rum raisin, chocolate, coffee, and the unique "Blue."

Curacao liqueur (which is a particular liqueur and does not refer to ALL liqueurs originating in Curacao), has an interesting history. The Spanish brought Valencia orange plants to the island to cultivate, but due to the different climate, the plants failed to thrive in Curacao. What normally would have been a very juicy orange when grown in Spain, became a very bitter fruit when it was grown in Curacao where it was then called a "Lahara" orange. It was many years before it was discovered that the peels of the Lahara orange "contained aromatic oils" which could be used to make a delicious liqueur! It was the "Senior" family which, after experimenting with adding exotic spices, devised what is known today as "authentic" Curacao liqueur, the only maker recognized as such by importing countries.

We tried several samples when we stopped during a tour at a larged docked sailing ship which had been turned into a bar and shop. I really don't have the taste buds for liquor or liqueurs, but one sample I liked was something I thought was called "Ponch Cuba" (sp??).

What to pay: About $10 to $20 I think for a good size bottle!

Directions: Available at stores over the island and at various other duty free islands in the Caribbean as well!!
Theme: Food and Drink