Liqueurs
Orange Liqueur
- Liqueur
- 30% ABV
- 1 drink
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At a Glance
Ingredient nutrition is approximate and varies by brand, recipe and preparation.
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What is Orange Liqueur?
Orange liqueur is a citrus liqueur family used in many classic cocktails, adding orange peel, sweetness and bright citrus structure.
What does Orange Liqueur taste like?
orange peel, citrus, sweet, bright, balanced structure, aromatic finish, cocktail ingredient context
Orange Liqueur profile
Best used for: margaritas, cosmopolitans, sours, refreshing drinks
orange peel, citrus, sweet, bright, balanced structure, aromatic finish, cocktail ingredient context
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Nutrition per measure
Approx. values for per 30ml / 1 oz.
- Calories
- 93
- Sugar
- 7.5g
- Carbs
- 10.5g
Per 100ml — 310 kcal · 25g sugar · 35g carbs
Ingredient nutrition is approximate and varies by brand, recipe and preparation.
Drink counts and recipe data are based on published WhatDrink recipes. Figures may vary as new recipes are added.
Orange Liqueur — common questions
- How many cocktails are made with Orange Liqueur?
- There are 1 cocktail recipe featuring Orange Liqueur in the WhatDrink database.
- What is the ABV of Orange Liqueur?
- Orange Liqueur has an ABV of approximately 30%. The exact strength varies by brand and expression.
- What do the sensory profile dimensions mean?
- Sensory profile dimensions describe key flavour characteristics: Intensity (light to bold), Sweetness (dry to sweet), Mixability (how versatile it is in cocktails) and Beginner-Friendly (acquired taste to easy intro). Each scale helps you compare Orange Liqueur with similar ingredients at a glance.
- How do I use the Orange Liqueur sensory profile to find drinks I like?
- If you enjoy the intensity and flavour profile of Orange Liqueur, look for other ingredients or cocktails with a similar profile. Compare Intensity, Sweetness and Mixability to find substitutes or discover new cocktails in the same flavour family.