Exploring the Curaçao liqueur from Curaçao the island.

We investigate the oranges of the spirit, history of the island, how it's made … and what a dog humping one's leg has to do with any of it.

Resources from this episode:

Books:

Certified Specialist of Spirits (CSS) Study Guide (Society of Wine Educators), Nickles, J., (2020)

The Drunken Botanist: The plants that create the world's great drinks. Stewart, A. (2013)

The Oxford Companion to Spirits and Cocktails [Kindle Edition], Wondrich, D & Rothbaum, N., (2022)

Websites:

Bar None Drinks: Curaçao https://www.barnonedrinks.com/drinks/by_ingredient/c/curacao-391.html

CIA World Factbook: Curacao - Country Summary (18 July 2022) https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/curacao/summaries

Senior and Company: https://www.curacaoliqueur.com/

Tipsy Bartender: Funky Cold Medina https://tipsybartender.com/recipe/funky-cold-medina/

World Atlas: Curacao https://www.worldatlas.com/islands/curacao.html

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