Mambo Beach (Dec. 3, 2018)

My cousin, Gerri, finally getting to walk on the beach and dip her feet in the water at Mambo Beach in Curacao. (Dec. 3, 2018)

Mambo Beach (Dec. 3, 2018)

Lanhuis Chobolobo, a former 19th century plantation in Salina, Curacao, is where Senior & Co. have been producing Curacao liquor since 1898. (Dec. 3, 2018)

Colorful art piece at the entrance to Lanhuis Chobolobo where Senior & Co. produce Curacao liquor. (Dec. 3, 2018)

Inside the Landhuis Chobolobo, a former plantation, in Salina, Curacao, you can tour the history of its distillery where Curacao liquor is produced by family-owned Senior & Co. Around the year 1500, when the Spaniards arrived on Curaçao, they brought along Valencia oranges. Due to the arid climate and the soil of Curaçao, the orange mutated into a green version. This orange is called the Laraha and is indigenous to Curaçao. The Laraha is inedible. However, the dried orange peels are perfect for the production of Curaçao liqueur and provide a unique taste. (Dec. 3, 2018)

Packaging of the Curacao Liquor taking place at the Landhuis Chobolobo in Salina, Curacao, where the liquors are produced. (Dec. 3, 2018)

Curacao’s signature Blue Curacao liquor is produced on the former plantation of Landhuis Chobolobo turned distillery. (Dec. 3, 2018)

My family trying out the free samples of the Curacao liquor at the Landhuis Chobolobo in Salina, Curacao, where Senior & Co. have been producing the liquor since 1896. From left, Gloria, Gilda and Carmen. (Dec. 1, 2018)