Orange you glad I made this video on ORANGE LIQUEURS? Triple Sec vs Curaçao

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In today’s video we’re discussing orange liqueurs! This is an essential ingredient behind your bar, but it's not as simple as running out and grabbing some. Bottles can differ greatly, and they all have names like triple sec or curaçao. What do they mean? What are the differences? Can you sub one out for the other? Not to worry, we'll cover it all!
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@AndersErickson Жыл бұрын

Still looking for a tasty blue curaçao. Any recommendations? Use my link brightcellars.com/anderserickson100 and get $110 off your first 4 boxes from Bright Cellars!🍷

@chuploops9973 Жыл бұрын

I like Giffard's. Little more spendy than the cheap stuff at ~$25 a bottle.

@seanpannebaker6404 Жыл бұрын

Definitely following this thread as my local stores think blue curacao should only cost $10 or less. I have a Blue Hawi-tai that is good, but would like to make it better! 😁

@rasmuschristoffersen1461 Жыл бұрын

Why bother? 2-4 drops of blue food coloring and youre home safe.

@ChickenHenne2 Жыл бұрын

In an episode not long ago, Erick Castro showed how to make a good one from scratch: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jL9gqNN32pabhKc.html Maybe that would be a way to pursue.

@MrWilliamcwallace Жыл бұрын

Senior & Co. is really good IMO

@tomcarl8021 Жыл бұрын

I once worked a wedding and a specialty drink called for blue curacao. We checked our storage room but didn't have any. Our head bartender went to our chef and asked if he had blue food coloring. He did and he added some drops in a bottle of triple sec. Problem solved.

@stepanpazderka5497 2 ай бұрын

Funny thing is that’s all there is to blue curaçao. It’s just orange curaçao with blue food colouring.

@Mac-pi7kc Ай бұрын

Actually Blue curacao is made from Blue Oranges

@egosumhomovespertilionem2022 Ай бұрын

Sadly, that is exactly the formula for most blue curacaos that are easy to find and inexpensive. There are authentic blue curacao liqueurs available, but they are usually $30 or more for a 750 ml bottle when purchased at retail (some substantially more), and can be hard to find. Most drinks that require blue curacao aren't particularly good, either, e.g., Blue Hawaii; Adios, Mother F***er; etc. In my experience, when a bar manager buys a bottle of curacao for his bar, that same bottle is rarely used and tends to live on the back bar forever, together with the Galliano and Drambuie.

@tomcarl8021 Ай бұрын

@@egosumhomovespertilionem2022 You're right, and it explains why we didn't have blue curacao. We didn't even know we ran out of it because it's so rarely used. Though, funnily enough, since I wrote that comment, I've noticed we have been using it more, and we always have it in stock (cheap stuff). People like the novelty of a blue drink.

@joeschianodicola1810 Жыл бұрын

i personally *highly recommend* just getting a bottle of Grand Marnier for your bar, regardless of whatever other triplesec/curaçao you have, simply because a glass of Grand Marnier on the rocks is pure, unabashed bliss

@BSGSV 10 ай бұрын

Grand Marnier is delicious at $40/btl. DeKuyper's triple sec is plain and distinctly unorangy at $10/btl. But Fun Fact: you can simply add the orange zestof a fresh orange (as strips) into the bottle and turn a cheap triple sec into a bright, citrusy, highly flavored orange liqueur. If that is not "complex" enough for you, add a few crushed cardomom pods and some vanilla. Want even more, add some ginger. The longer it sits the better it gets.

@scarypigeon 4 ай бұрын

Challenge accepted, they never have Cointreau at my liquor store. Trying this next week.

@emmamarkel8410 3 ай бұрын

Plus thats probably cheaper than Cointreau. @@scarypigeon

@evilkingstanley Ай бұрын

At that point just infuse those things into vodka and water it down to the proof you want, or keep it at 40% to be more in line with Cointreau

@OrLy-ut7ro Ай бұрын

@@scarypigeon The result? I'm curious...:-)

@conormurphy4328 Жыл бұрын

Your videos always fill me with zest Anders. And I always find them very fruitful experiences. Hope you never run out of juice making them. And they always look so apeeling. ❤

@AndersErickson Жыл бұрын

Nicely done

@lollygee172 Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@nordicpower3443 Жыл бұрын

Don’t cream your pants. You’ve just had a bit too much to drink. 🤣

@stephenpalos3240 Жыл бұрын

Now I know why my dad always said it's the Irish who taught English to the English 😂 He was referring to George Bernard Shaw and Oscar Wilde, but you're up there in the pedigree

@markdonnelly1913 Жыл бұрын

OK, you've been cut off

@rjohnson611 Жыл бұрын

I tend to keep both a Triple Sec and Grand Marnier on hand, as I use both in cocktails. I haven't tried sipping them as liqueurs, but will have to do that. Also, Grand Marnier in a 1:2 mix with a good Rye and several dashes of orange bitters makes a great Old Fashioned variant.

@brandonhopewell1988 Жыл бұрын

Wow...I bought a bottle of gran marnier for margaritas nd have been adding a bit to my old fashioned as well for the past month now. Pretty kool seing someone else also

@robertolopez6153 Жыл бұрын

Whenever I make margs with the PF curaçao it tends to taste stronger and a little more harsh. When I make it with cointreau the margarita keeps that light and refreshing taste. I didn’t expect the difference to be much between both bottles but im glad this informative video came out. It makes sense why the curaçao added a deeper and richer flavor.

@Petrosman Жыл бұрын

In Europe it's hard to get Curacao, so I currently use Grand Marnier and a triple sec or Cointreau. Thanks for the video, very informative.

@tylorbrand7802 Жыл бұрын

Curacao is really easy to make, and if you make it yourself, you're also able to tweak the flavor in fun ways. In my favorite version so far, I jazzed up the oranginess with a bit of dried lime peel and swapped in demerara syrup for depth.

@michaelgeller3661 Жыл бұрын

Not to forget the rom versions like the Clément Liqueur Créole, they add quite an other touch to both tiki drinks and creole cocktails.

@peakmoment. Жыл бұрын

My wife loves orange, but I always thought of orange liqueurs as strictly for mixed drinks. Never thought to try just drinking Cointreau on its own, but will be tonight! Thanks Anders!

@AndersErickson Жыл бұрын

Cheers

@LyK0sa Жыл бұрын

You know what? I'm not sure I've ever drunk straight cointreau (aside from a brief sip to get an idea of the flavour profile). I've had a bottle for some time now, but personally I always seem to gravitate towards PF Curaçao. The one thing I used cointreau in was margaritas (with a little agave syrup, as I found it overly dry otherwise), but more recently I've been preferring a Tommy's style margarita with a small dash of orange bitters.

@DanThePropMan Жыл бұрын

In my (Canadian) province, we get a brand of triple sec called Meaghers that I think is quite good, and it's only 50-60% of the price of their triple sec competitors. Great for home bars on a budget.

@matthewtepfer5700 Жыл бұрын

Another good orange liqueur is the Clement Creole Shrubb. gives that Agricole rum pop with the orange flavors. I use mix of Creole shrubs and Grand Marnier with a bit of dry curaçao to make a house orange liqueur that I use in my Mai Tai and other original recipes I have.

@White__Ink Жыл бұрын

My favorite liqueur behind my home bar. Clement creole shrub just adds all those baking spices you love. My mai tais riffs and sidecar riffs are brilliant. An Outrigger with a blended slightly aged rum, fresh lemon and clement creole blows away a typical sidecar.

@nealwriter Жыл бұрын

This is perhaps your most informative video yet, Anders. I can't thank you enough for educating me on the difference between these liqueurs.

@jsikke Жыл бұрын

Happy to see you address this topic. Very helpful

@JC-77 Жыл бұрын

Finally I understand! Great video, as usual, and many thanks.

@Reload7x1 Жыл бұрын

Been waiting for this one and you did not disappoint. Going to show this video to some of my friends.

@brandonmckibben1164 Жыл бұрын

Love this style of video! Going over basics and learning how and when to use things is great!

@edugator6 Жыл бұрын

So, so helpful! Excited to experiment and upgrade my bar.

@jbmann4796 Жыл бұрын

Margaritas are one of the few sweet cocktails I like. I was using DeKuyper Triple Sec when an older brother recommended Cointreau; I never used DeKuyper again. I then tried the Pierre Ferrand Curaçao and that is my go to for Margaritas, with Cointreau a very close second. I also keep a bottle of Grand Marnier (mostly for guests). Have never found the Luxardo or Marie Brizard items.

@michaeltolchard6224 Жыл бұрын

Always wondered about this. Thanks for clearing up the subject!

@tduncan146 Жыл бұрын

Been waiting for this one since your bottles on a budget video as well! Cheers, Anders!

@WhiteBeard5 Жыл бұрын

I have wondered this for so long! Thanks for doing this.

@rachaelhuff Жыл бұрын

I find it really funny you titled this video that way. My 6 year old son just learned that knock knock joke last week. He says it on repeat a few times a day along with a few other jokes haha 😂🧡 Never a dull moment ♥️ Thanks again for the great information!! Cheers to you both & Freya 😊🐾😊

@AndersErickson Жыл бұрын

Love this - makes me happy to see the reference didn't go unnoticed. Enjoy the weekend Rachael!

@CoxRocks23 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic video! Thanks, Anders!

@saracampbell7134 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Anders! Great, informative video

@seanpannebaker6404 Жыл бұрын

I remember when you mentioned wayyyy back when that you were thinking about doing this episode. Not disappointed! I have a dry curacao and another that just says an orange liqueur. My wife and I usually prefer the orange liqueur (DeKuyper O3) since the dry curacao dries our drinks a little more than preferred. Great video as always! Cheers Anders!

@AndersErickson Жыл бұрын

Cheers Sean! Great memory. Figured it was time

@natasha5306 Жыл бұрын

Cointreau and Grand Marnier on ice are standard fair at dinner parties in my extended family. In the Netherlands we get cheaper and easy 'orange liqueur' for cocktails. However, I'm looking forward to getting Pierre Ferrand one of these days.

@alexandraluminitatanef9871 Жыл бұрын

Dear Anders, this video is just what I was looking for as I just finished my bottle of triple sec and was looking for something new for my margaritas . Thank you !!

@donnymukerji Жыл бұрын

I’ve always wondered about the difference. Thanks for the comprehensive answer Anders!!

@EricAAnderson Жыл бұрын

I appreciate this channel. This video was SUUUUUUPER useful and informative!!!

@marionbell6423 Жыл бұрын

That was so helpful! Thank you!

@luceaschild Жыл бұрын

This was the video on Orange Liqueurs I always needed! Thank you!

@kat93 Жыл бұрын

Amazing video as always! Thanks for finally teaching me the difference between different orange liqueurs! Happy Friday!

@evecampbell7744 Жыл бұрын

Boy did I need this video! I’ve been confused and unable to find this type of explanation. Thanks! I’m much more confident in choosing orange liquors.

@Nicky68Y Жыл бұрын

AN OUTSTANDING RUN-DOWN OF WHAT IS WHAT AND THE various qualities depending on what you're making. GREAT and THANK YOU!!!

@Moto_Plus Жыл бұрын

Been waiting for this video, thanks for sharing

@chuckle5253 Жыл бұрын

I feel smarter after watching your videos, they're a highlight to my Fridays. Thanks Anders!

@adbraham 11 ай бұрын

Wow, I really enjoy your content, and it’s obvious you know your stuff, but this video really demonstrates that! Thanks

@ramond.3569 Жыл бұрын

Very cool video. We don't have much variety here in Idaho, but thanks to your videos I've purchased what I needed through Curiada. Thanks for tackling a subject that needed tacking.

@JasonPtt Жыл бұрын

Yess thanks for this video, such important knowledge in mixology

@iancryar6431 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Anders for this one!

@Danny-qi4lp Жыл бұрын

Took your advice on Curacao in my margaritas, last year. It's my permanent recipe, now. Great tip, thanks.

@Stopchasingme1 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video! Now i have a beter understanding on what's the difference in my orange liqueurs. Going to do the same side by side tasting myself

@jrmcdowe Жыл бұрын

Anders you teach us so much. Thank you friend. Cheers

@itsacopy Жыл бұрын

Very well explained! The texture, flavor and color vary so much in the category, it's hard to choose without having a reference. Now I'm gonna look for a Marie Brizard Curaçao and the Luxardo triple sec! I have a bottle of Tangerine liquor made with cachaça, by the description it's similar to a triple sec, I love use in cocktails that ask for orange liquor. It gives a special flavor with the same presentation.

@JosiahTNT Жыл бұрын

Man, this video was SO helpful. As someone who loves making cocktails, I've yet to tackle the orange liqueur beast. Thank you so much!

@julianzhao752 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Anders! Been wondering about orange liquors for a long time!

@SB-qr1ki Жыл бұрын

Thank you. This was very helpful!

@shaneAube Жыл бұрын

Great episode. I'd love more like these!

@baileyspiegel4120 Жыл бұрын

I love these sorts of info videos

@FearSpartans Жыл бұрын

Been waiting for this video

@dinuhofer3585 10 ай бұрын

Brillant explanation and so interesting to get the story behind it all. Thanks Anders

@owenmorehart1224 Жыл бұрын

Great video and good info as always...

@blackaces26 Жыл бұрын

I’m using the Clement Creole Shrubb in my Margaritas and loving it!

@rocinante217 Жыл бұрын

Really helpful breakdown of orange liquers. Great job as always Anders!

@AngryCocktails Жыл бұрын

This was great inf! Thanks Anders :)

@Alex727Pasco Жыл бұрын

Great video, glad you cleared somethings up for us 😊😊👍

@JermaineAuNatural Жыл бұрын

Excellent video as always! I love Grand Mariner on its own. I will be picking up the Pierre.

@alexandreblracing Жыл бұрын

This is so useful thanks!

@vinzdahprinz152 Жыл бұрын

very educational!!! Thank You Sir

@rahulphatak3506 Жыл бұрын

Great video and really helpful. Thank you! I’m definitely a dry curaçao guy but will add some triple sec to the bar!

@l.g.8028 Жыл бұрын

Dear Anders, simply, you are the best!

@LuxEternam13 Жыл бұрын

this helped me out so so much oh my god, Thank you! Lots of love from Kiel^^

@dobrytrunek Жыл бұрын

Very informative video. Thanks!

@williamsobat8339 9 ай бұрын

Great video. I have 3 of those bottles, use 2 regularly, and didn't know any of this. Thanks for the education.

@AaronGallagher Жыл бұрын

These nerdy spirit explorations are some of my favorite videos you put out. I keep Cointreau, Pierre Ferrand, and Grand Marnier in my bar. I haven’t seen the Luxardo or Marie Brizard options readily available in Oregon, but I will pick them up if I can find them. I made Sidecars the other night with Pierre Ferrand Cognac and Dry Curaçao and they were absolutely delightful. Cheers Anders. 🍊

@ValCc 3 ай бұрын

Hi! I'm in portland. Can I ask: what stores are your favorite for rare & yummy collections such as these?

@iainjames03 Жыл бұрын

Fun fact - when mixed drinks first started incorporating orange liqueur (around the mid- to late-1800s), the signature style of drink was The Daisy: spirit, citrus juice and orange liqueur with optional sugar. Cut to Prohibition time when drinkers and bartenders would slip outside of the US to get their fix, south of the border they'd likely use tequila as their spirit of choice. And what is the Spanish for Daisy? Margarita.

@emilepelletier8176 Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for the distinctions between these liqueurs, which I felt was needed for me. At the bar I work at we have one orange liqueur, and it's Pierre Ferrand dry curacao. It seems to work well in all cocktails that require orange liqueur (margaritas, cosmopolitans, sidecar, etc)

@littlebitofmusic Жыл бұрын

Thank you Anders! Love the content in this video, it is incredibly informative for us aspiring home-tenders as we seek to identify flavor combinations that work. Hope we get more of these! I could see an amari focused one talking us through the flavor profiles of Aperol vs Campari vs Nonino vs….

@rebeccabrown1951 Жыл бұрын

Thorough and entertaining experience as always. I learned a lot. 👌🏻

@avgaming4093 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Anders! I love a well-made margarita; I opt for making the super juice to keep in my fridge longest (I used to go through limes a lot, goes in half of mexican food 😅) and a friend convinced me to reach for Dry Curaçao after a taste test. I grew out of sweeter drinks but when I started I was adding 1/4 oz. simple to the margarita recipe because I felt it lacked that richness.

@Deucea1953 Жыл бұрын

Very informative. Thank you.

@jcgarciar14 9 ай бұрын

Needed this video man

@matthewholter7645 Жыл бұрын

I found your channel probably during COVID and have enjoyed watching your episodes with my wife. Anders, you do a great job in making them informative and personable, which is a balance few people achieve. This video answered a lot of questions I didn’t know I had! I grew up with the Grand Marnier, but after doing a production of Les Miserables where the prop bottle I had to use was of Mandarine Napoleon, I was always interested in trying it. Finally I found one on the shelf and I bought it. I love that one for sipping and for some more orange based old fashioned drinks. Plus the bottle is quite interesting and gets a lot of our guests attention. Keep it up, Anders.

@Patronux Жыл бұрын

This is one of the most important videos I've watched since I started making cocktails in 2020 (a great deal of that is thanks to you, Anders!). Thank you yet again for the great content and presentation. Also, your dog is just extremely adorable.

@Mark723 Жыл бұрын

Anders! Looking really good today. Excellent video. Thanks for the breakdown.

@AndersErickson Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot. Cheers

@markymarkeaton Жыл бұрын

Got my hoodie that you were wearing and mentioned in a previous video. Amazing quality and really comfy!!

@AndersErickson Жыл бұрын

Happy you're liking it! Cheers Mark

@NathanLococo Жыл бұрын

Mathilde Liqueur Orange XO is my go to orange liqueurs. I love to make my cosmos with these.

@rafaelchavarria9647 Жыл бұрын

excellent topic as always Anders!

@AndersErickson Жыл бұрын

Thanks Rafael - cheers!

@fever28 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video! I've been wondering about this since discovering your channel two years ago.

@AndersErickson Жыл бұрын

Appreciate your patience. Two years is a long time

@clipqueengal Жыл бұрын

Thank you Andres. Love your program. I have all of those except Marie Brizard but in addition, I do have the Bols Curaçao for Blue Margaritas and when I mix with Champagne (rim the flute with sugar).

@Nero3200 Жыл бұрын

In Canada, it is hard to get curacao so I ended up with Bols triple sec(yes I know but does the job), Canada has it's own triple sec called Meaghers where is close to a Cointreau but for half of the price. Also, I had a bottle of Quadruple Sec from a local distillery called Sons of Vancouver and that's fantastic taste.

@Damzified Жыл бұрын

You seem to be in BC so I can't speak for your province, but the LCBO and SAQ both carry the Pierre Ferrand.

@Athrix94 Жыл бұрын

Anders does it again. Love it. Thank you Anders, just, thank you. Your personality and energy continue to be infectious. This is one of the many pleasures of my Friday. Cheers indeed friends!

@AndersErickson Жыл бұрын

Cheers Nick. Happy weekend

@carlupthegrove262 Жыл бұрын

Very helpful... I like the episodes where you build cocktails but these episodes are really good also... please keep it going.

@markmcvicar2654 Жыл бұрын

Great video as always! I love the Pierre Ferrand and that's what I have for my bar. I'll definitely have to pick up a bottle of Triple Sec as well...

@jcm630 Жыл бұрын

I’ve always been a Grand Marnier person, I use when I’m trying to copy the Frontera Topolo margarita. But I’m ok with several types in my little bar area. Great video!

@mattrobertson9159 Жыл бұрын

Creamsical..yourr my hero. I use terminoligy like this in my regular day 2 day..

@bagorolin Жыл бұрын

Very interesting. Thanks for that! :)

@opwave79 Жыл бұрын

My gateway to orange liqueurs was Grand Marnier, which I still make desserts with. But I’ll try the others one by one before I choose my favorite. Appreciate the usage tips.

@knifeymcdont Жыл бұрын

Already have a bottle of cointreau which I use reasonably often - you've convinced me to get a curacao too!

@JM-pm3tb Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video.

@mondoenterprises6710 Жыл бұрын

Well done, Anders.

@michelhv Жыл бұрын

Oh, and Marie Brizard Blue Curaçao is a staple at the SAQ, so just come visit us in Québec.

@odiec5567 Жыл бұрын

I recently added a bottle of Solerno blood orange liquor. It's in the triple sec style, but a more tart orange flavor. Also it's bottle is pretty, because everyone knows that a fancy bottle makes something taste better.

@oliverschmidt1988 Жыл бұрын

very professional approach. thx for the lecture

@Wu.Tang.Financial Жыл бұрын

I’ve really come to love the Pierre ferrand, great video as always man

@nolanpribnow7441 10 ай бұрын

Great video! I love Grand Marnier in my margaritas.

@BeedeeEx Жыл бұрын

Thanks Anders and Az! Another banger! It's funny because I started with the ones that I knew the best, Grand Marnier and Cointreau. But branched out when making margaritas for a large group and I didn't think the more expensive were worth mixing in a cocktail like that where I felt a lot of the flavors were lost. I now have a whole range of them and love playing around with them. The latest I've enjoyed have been a with whisky and rich amaro (such as Nardini Bassano), I'll add 1/4/oz of curaçao. It gives a lovely chocolate orange flavor.