Cointreau Liqueur

Cointreau is an iconic orange liqueur with crystal clear color, exceptional citrus aroma, and an instantly fresh taste that lingers. Crafted from a precise blend of sweet and bitter orange peels and meticulous distillation processes, this full-strength spirit is perfectly balanced and smooth. Throughout its more than 170 years of history, Cointreau has inspired the imagination of mixologists, bartenders, chefs, and home hosts around the world. Now at the heart of more than 500 of the world’s most celebrated cocktails, Cointreau is highly versatile to create more elevated cocktails, bringing balance, depth, and freshness to the mix. Cointreau has won more than 300 international awards ever since its birth. In the 19th century, Cointreau became the essential ingredient of many classic cocktails, including The Original Margarita, The Cosmopolitan, and The Sidecar.

Alcohol percentage: 40

Tasting Notes

Cointreau is no stranger to the unexpected. Its deep amber bottle conceals a visual surprise: a perfectly transparent liqueur. When mixed, the crystalline liqueur becomes opalescent, a physical testament to the high concentration of orange essence. Cointreau is an aromatic feat and owes this impact to a complex blend of sweet and bitter orange peel essences. Zesty, fresh, floral, sweet With a spectrum of more than 40 aromatic notes, Cointreau is a captivating ode to orange on its own and an enhancer of other flavors when mixed. Cointreau’s flavor profile is a symphony of unexpected dualities: It has an instant yet lingering freshness on the palate, is a harmonious blend of nuanced notes yet remains intensely orange. In cocktails, Cointreau serves as a flavor amplifier, helping reveal the other ingredients while bringing balance, depth, and freshness to the mix.