Senior & Co The Genuine Curaçao Liqueur — Orange is produced by the Senior family at Landhuis Chobolobo in Willemstad, Curaçao since 1896 — the same authentic lahara orange peel recipe as the Blue and Clear versions, with natural orange food coloring added after distillation. The lahara orange, grown only on Curaçao, produces a dried peel with an intensely aromatic, bittersweet character unavailable from any other orange variety.
Senior & Co is the only liqueur producer on the island of Curaçao using original lahara oranges — the variety that gave the style its name. The Orange expression is the natural choice for Margaritas, Sidecars, and cocktails where a warm amber color complements the drink. The flavor is identical to the Clear and Blue versions — bittersweet lahara orange with warm spice — the only difference being the natural coloring added at bottling.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Dried bitter orange peel, warm spice, and citrus blossom. Palate: Bittersweet lahara orange with genuine peel complexity. Finish: Long and citrusy with warm spice.
Specs
Producer: Senior & Co, Landhuis Chobolobo, Willemstad, Curaçao (est. 1896) — Base: Lahara orange peel + secret spices, cane spirit — Color: Orange (natural coloring) — Certification: Kosher — ABV: 31% — Size: 750ml
Also available: Clear and Blue versions. Browse all liqueurs at Wooden Cork.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Curaçao the same as triple sec or Cointreau?
They are related but distinct. Curaçao, triple sec, and Cointreau are all orange-based liqueurs used interchangeably in many cocktail recipes, but they differ in base ingredient and production. Senior & Co Curaçao uses lahara orange peel from the island of Curaçao — a uniquely bitter, aromatic variety not grown commercially elsewhere. Triple sec (including cheaper commercial versions) uses a blend of sweet and bitter orange peels, often from North Africa or other Caribbean regions, typically at lower proof. Cointreau is a premium triple sec at 40% ABV, drier and cleaner than most Curaçao. In Margaritas, Senior Curaçao produces a slightly more bitter, complex result; Cointreau produces a drier, more neutral result; standard triple sec produces the sweetest result. All three are acceptable substitutes for each other.
Can I use orange Curaçao instead of triple sec in a Margarita?
Yes — and many bartenders prefer it. The standard Margarita recipe calls for orange liqueur, which can be triple sec, Cointreau, or Curaçao. Senior & Co’s Orange Curaçao adds warm amber color to the drink and a slightly more bitter, complex orange character from the lahara peel that balances the tequila and lime differently than Cointreau’s cleaner profile. The 31% ABV is lower than Cointreau (40%), so the overall proof of the cocktail will be slightly lower. For a Margarita specifically, orange Curaçao is the most visually traditional choice and historically closer to the drink’s original recipes.
