Let’s be honest — Blue Curaçao is the ultimate dusty bottle.

You buy it once for a party, knock out a couple of Blue Lagoons, and then… it lives at the back of the cupboard for the next five years, silently judging you every time you reach for the vodka.

So today, I’m fixing that.

In this post (and the embedded video below), I’m sharing five genuinely easy ways to use up a bottle of Blue Curaçao, using ingredients you’ve probably already got at home — rum, vodka, tequila, citrus, juice — nothing fancy, nothing geeky.

And before we dive in, a quick bartender’s hot take 👇

Blue Curaçao: Syrup vs Liqueur (My Honest Opinion)

Over the years, I’ve realised something pretty important:

👉 I massively prefer Blue Curaçao syrups over liqueurs.

Why?

Because Blue Curaçao should taste like orange. Big, bold, vibrant orange.

A lot of blue liqueurs look the part… but taste flat. Syrups deliver that punchy orange flavour without muddying the drink — and they play nicer with spirits.

Right. Rant over. Let’s make some blue drinks.

Final Thoughts: Is Blue Curaçao Worth Owning?

Honestly?

Yes — if you use it properly.

Used badly, it’s novelty rubbish.

Used well, it’s just orange flavour with attitude.

Out of all five drinks, the Blue Banana Mai Tai is the standout for me — but every one of these is menu-worthy and perfect for parties.

👇 Now over to you: What’s your favourite blue cocktail? Drop it in the comments — I’m always looking for new riffs.

And if you want to see these drinks being made, make sure you watch the full video embedded below. 🍹💙

Blue Curacao Recipes

Passionate Blue Hawaiian

• 30ml DropWorks Clear Drop

• 15ml DropWorks Funk Drop

• 20ml Chinola Passion Fruit

• 30ml REÀL Coconut

• 20ml Finest Call Blue Curacao

• 90ml Pineapple Juice

• 5 Drops Saline Solution

Spicy Blue Pineapple Margarita

• 60ml Tequila 38 Blanco

• 30ml Lime Juice

• 15ml Finest Call Blue Curacao

• 15ml REÀL Pineapple Puree

• 8 drops Ms Betters Capsichist Bitters

Apple Sidecar (Daiquiri / Lemon Drop etc)

• 45ml Flaguerie Blanche Calvados

• 20ml Finest Call Blue Curacao

• 22.5ml Lemon Juice

Blue Banana Mai Tai

• 40ml DropWorks Clear Drop

• 20ml DropWorks Funk Drop

• 15ml Banana Liqueur

• 30ml Lime Juice

• 15ml Finest Call Blue Curacao

• 6 drops Almond Extract (no Orgeat cos we got sweet from Blue)

Blue Raspberry & Rose Sour

• 30ml Dutch Barn Raspberry Vodka

• 30ml Palma Rose Gin

• 30ml Lemon Juice

• 20ml Finest Call Blue Curacao

• Ms Betters Foamers