DeKuyper

DeKuyper is a Dutch liqueur brand founded in 1695 in Schiedam, the Netherlands — one of the oldest and most widely distributed liqueur lines in the world, producing over 80 flavors covering every essential cocktail mixing category from triple sec and blue curaçao through fruit schnapps, cream liqueurs, and flavored cordials.

DeKuyper is primarily a bar staple rather than a sipping liqueur — the brand’s value is in breadth and consistency. Blue Curaçao, Triple Sec, Buttershots, Sour Apple Pucker, Peachtree Schnapps, Cinnamon Schnapps, and Hazelnut are among the most widely used expressions in American cocktail culture. Most DeKuyper expressions are produced in the US for the North American market under the original Dutch brand name.

Key DeKuyper Expressions

DeKuyper Triple Sec — The standard orange liqueur for Margaritas, Cosmopolitans, and Sidecars at an accessible price point. DeKuyper Blue Curaçao — Orange-flavored liqueur with blue food coloring — the essential ingredient for Blue Lagoon, Blue Margarita, and other visually distinctive cocktails. DeKuyper Buttershots — Butterscotch schnapps, the base for Buttery Nipple and other butterscotch cocktails. DeKuyper Sour Apple Pucker — The standard ingredient for Appletinis and sour apple cocktails. DeKuyper Peachtree Schnapps — Classic peach schnapps for Sex on the Beach, Fuzzy Navel, and similar cocktails. DeKuyper CinnâMon Schnapps — Cinnamon schnapps for Fireball-style cocktails at a lower price point.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is DeKuyper best known for?

Triple Sec and Blue Curaçao are the most widely used DeKuyper expressions in American bars. The brand is the go-to for affordable, reliable cocktail mixing liqueurs across every flavor category — from fruit schnapps to cream liqueurs to citrus cordials. Founded in 1695, it is one of the oldest liqueur brands still in production.

Is DeKuyper Triple Sec the same as Cointreau?

Both are orange liqueurs used in the same cocktails, but they are different products at very different price points. DeKuyper Triple Sec is significantly less expensive and uses a simpler production process. Cointreau uses whole Seville orange peel and a more refined distillation. For a premium Margarita or Sidecar, Cointreau produces a noticeably better result. For a large-batch punch or budget cocktail, DeKuyper Triple Sec is a practical choice.