What is the history of Cointreau?

Born during the Industrial Revolution and bred of La Belle Époque, Cointreau has an important and exciting history. From the entrepreneurial flair of a liquorist-distiller who created the House in 1849, to Édouard Cointreau releasing his recipe for a unique French orange liqueur, to more than 300 international awards won since, Cointreau’s rich history is marked by many milestones.