• BlueLineBae@midwest.social
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    26 days ago

    Did people not know this? They sit right next to each other on the shelf. I’ve found that typically when a cheap liquor is very obnoxiously colored, it’s going to be made with food dye, vs a product that’s more expensive will use specific tricks in the industry to get the color right. A good example is Empress Gin. The color comes from pea flowers and will even change color when you add acid. And even though it’s very bright in color, it’s still nowhere near as electric blue as blue curacao.

  • Infynis@midwest.social
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    26 days ago

    What you really want though, is Dry Curaçao, which is not clear, but is significantly higher quality

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      26 days ago

      And is in fact dry (as in lack of sweetness) so you might want to add some simple syrup to a cocktail you’re making if it calls for a different type.