Blood orange liqueur

Reference

Sicily / Italy, Southern Mediterranean

ABV20–30%

Sub-styles

citrus liqueurorange liqueur variantaperitivo modifier

Tasting Notes

Blood orange zest, raspberry-citrus hybrid, bitter pith, vanilla, tart berry, Sicilian sun, candied peel, light floral. The anthocyanin compounds give both color and a subtle berry-tannin note that standard oranges lack. More complex than regular triple sec.

Brand Guide

Primary: Solerno ($30-35) — Sicilian blood oranges, cognac base, the benchmark. Alternative: Tattersall Blood Orange Crema ($25-30). Budget: generic blood orange liqueur ($15-20). For substitute: Campari + Cointreau split approximates the bitter-citrus profile.

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The Story

Sicilian blood oranges captured in spirit. Deeper, more complex than standard orange liqueur.