Definition

1. Noun:
   • A liqueur flavored with sour orange peel: Curacoa is a type of sweet, aromatic alcoholic beverage, traditionally made from the dried peels of the laraha citrus fruit, a variety of bitter orange native to Curaçao.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The bartender added a splash of blue curacoa to the cocktail.
  • She prefers the orange curacoa over the other flavors.
  • Curacoa is a key ingredient in many tropical drinks.

Advanced Usage

• As a modifier: The term can be used to describe other items flavored with or resembling the liqueur.
  • The cake had a distinct curacoa glaze.
  • He detected a hint of curacoa in the dessert sauce.

Variants and Related Words

• Curaçao: This is the more common modern spelling for the liqueur, named after the Caribbean island of Curaçao.
• Triple sec: A related type of orange-flavored liqueur, though typically clearer and less brandy-based than traditional curacoa.

Synonyms

• Orange liqueur: A general term for liqueurs flavored with oranges.
• Cordial: A sweetened, flavored spirit; curacoa is a specific type of cordial.

Related Phrases

• Blue curacoa: A popular bright blue version of the liqueur, often used for its color in cocktails.
  • The Blue Lagoon cocktail gets its color from blue curacoa.

Noun

1. flavored with sour orange peel