Marionette Orange Curaçao Liqueur
Orange-flavoured liqueurs like Cointreau, triple sec and curacao (which are all interchangeable to a certain extent) are some of the world’s most important cocktail ingredients, appearing in countless classics like the Cosmo and the Margarita. Marionette’s Orange Curacao, made with Seville, Navel and Blood oranges sourced from a single farmer in Mildura, is their flagship product, and it offers Australian bartenders an alternative to imports. The nose here is rich and multilayered, the various orange varieties playing beautifully with the spirit for a fresh rather than candied orange peel aroma. At 32%, this has more grip through the palate than most liqueurs, relying on well-integrated alcohol rather than sugar to carry the orange oils through the long finish without cloying. If you drink Cointreau on the rocks, this is a must-try. A wonderful product that shows why Marionette is Australia’s premier modern maker of fruit liqueurs.
