Cointreau Liqueur

Name: Cointreau Liqueur
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750ml & 80 Proof

Cointreau Liqueur is a Liqueur hailing from France.

What is Cointreau Liqueur?

Cointreau Liqueur is a crystal-clear triple sec that's been a cornerstone of cocktail culture since 1875, prized for its balanced sweet-and-bitter orange flavor. Interestingly, despite its association with France, Cointreau sources its orange peels from Haiti, Spain, and Brazil, using both sweet and bitter varieties to create its distinctive taste profile.

Why do we love Cointreau Liqueur?

Cocktail enthusiasts should appreciate Cointreau for its versatility and clean, balanced orange flavor that enhances rather than overpowers other ingredients. Unlike many orange liqueurs that use artificial flavors, Cointreau is made with a blend of sweet and bitter orange peels from around the world, resulting in a more complex and authentic taste profile that has made it a staple in classic cocktails like the Margarita and Sidecar for over a century.

How do you drink Cointreau Liqueur?

Cointreau's versatility shines in classic cocktails like sours and margaritas, but it's equally delightful sipped neat or over ice to fully appreciate its complex orange flavor. This vibrant liqueur is a year-round treat, though it particularly sparkles in summer cocktails or as an after-dinner digestif alongside rich desserts or fresh fruit.

Discover some of our favorite recipes.

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Cointreau Liqueur

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Cointreau Liqueur

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Tasting Notes

How It's Made

Fun Facts

Product Details

Nose: Bright orange zest and sweet citrus blossoms dominate. Subtle hints of vanilla and spice add depth. The aroma is clean, fresh, and inviting.

Palate: Smooth and rich with intense orange flavor. Balanced sweetness reminiscent of candied orange peel. Notes of orange marmalade and a touch of honey. Slight warmth from the alcohol, but not harsh or burning.

Finish: Long-lasting and pleasantly sweet. The orange flavor lingers, accompanied by a gentle spiciness. Leaves a warm, comforting sensation with a clean, slightly dry aftertaste that invites another sip.

Cointreau is crafted using a unique blend of sweet and bitter orange peels, which are macerated in neutral alcohol before being distilled in copper pot stills. What's fascinating about the process is that the exact recipe and production method remain a closely guarded secret, known only to a select few master distillers who have perfected the art of balancing the citrus flavors to create Cointreau's signature taste.

Cointreau's iconic square bottle design was actually inspired by the shape of a perfume flask. The liqueur's creator, Édouard Cointreau, wanted his product to stand out on shelves and evoke the same sense of luxury as high-end fragrances.

During World War II, American soldiers stationed in France nicknamed Cointreau "The White Lady" due to its clear appearance and smooth taste. This led to the creation of the classic cocktail of the same name, which combines Cointreau, gin, and lemon juice.

Cointreau contains over 40 different varieties of orange peels in its recipe, sourced from both bitter and sweet oranges grown in various regions around the world. This complex blend contributes to its signature balanced flavor profile.

Main Ingredient: Orange Peels
Country of Origin: France

Cocktail Recipes

Aster & Primrose:

Ingredients

1.5 oz R.L. Seale’s Finest Barbados 12 Year Rum

.5 oz Foursquare Probitas White Blended Rum

.75 oz John D. Taylor’s Velvet Falernum

.5 oz Cointreau*

1 oz fresh squeezed lime juice

5 dashes Angostura Bitters

Bittered candied ginger, for garnish

Directions

Combine all ingredients together in a shaker and shake until well-chilled. Strain into a highball glass over crushed ice. Garnish with candied ginger, and dash additional Angostura bitters on top to coat the ginger and the top of the cocktail.⁠

Some Like It Hot Toddy

Ingredients

1 oz Barrow's Intense Ginger Liqueur

1 oz whisk(e)y of your choice (we recommend Famous Grouse Scotch!)

.5 oz Triple Sec or Cointreau

.5 oz lemon juice

.25 oz honey

Earl Grey tea, hot

Directions

Combine all ingredients in a mug and stir. Add hot earl grey tea to top off the mug. Garnish with a lemon slice.

The Corpse Reviver No. 2

Ingredients

1 oz Plymouth Gin

.75 oz Cointreau

.75 oz Lillet Blanc

.75 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice

Pastis, for the rinse

Directions

Rinse a coupe or martini glass with a small amount of Pastis. Discard. Shake all other ingredients together in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Fine strain into the prepared glass. Optional: garnish with a lemon twist.