Cointreau is the marriage of dried peels of sweet and bitter oranges and fresh peels of sweet oranges. The essences of sweet and bitter orange peels are magnified with just three other ingredients: pure water, sugar and neutral alcohol.

Cointreau’s dried orange peels come from Brazil, Tunisia, Ghana and Morocco while the fresh peels come from Spain.

The sugar used in Cointreau is sucrose coming from sugar beets. 

The alcohol used in the Cointreau recipe comes from sugar beets from the North of France, chosen for their neutrality and purity.

Cointreau l'Unique contains 40% of alcohol per volume. Per 30ml serving it contains : 0 g of fat, saturated Fat, Proteins and Salt, 9,5g of alcohol, 93 calories and 6,8g of Carbohydrates (sugar).

Cointreau is gluten free.

Cointreau l'Unique liqueur does not contain any allergens. The ingredients are simple: water, bitter and sweet orange peels essential oils, sugar and neutral alcohol.

Cointreau L'Unique (40% abv) does not contain any nuts or traces of peanuts. 

Cointreau Liqueur is suitable for vegetarians and vegans.

Cointreau L'Unique is Kosher-certified.

Cointreau is sulphite free.

Cointreau liqueur does not contain any starch.

Cointreau l'Unique (40% abv):
-      is not a genetically modified organism (GMO)
-      does not consist of GMO
-      is not produced from GMO
-      does not contain ingredients (including additives and flavors) produced from GMO

The only difference between our classic products and our limited editions are the changing containers/packaging. The liquid remains the same.

Cointreau is more than a triple sec; it is an orange liqueur in a league of its own. With over 170 years of know-how, Cointreau offers exceptional organoleptic richness with over 40 aromas.

Cointreau L'unique is a liqueur, not a distillate. A liqueur is an officially EU recognized spirit category with quality indicators around the spirit’s components and method of production.

Sweet orange peels and essences give to Cointreau their juicy, fruity orange aromatic notes. Bitter orange peels and essences give a layered bouquet: fresh like mint or very zesty lime, then spicy bergamot, and finally pepper and cardamom notes.

No, the recipe of Cointreau Noir has been improved and does not contain anymore nuts. For allergy information, please systematically refer to labelling.

Cointreau Noir is not Kosher due to cognac.

Cointreau Noir contains 40% of alcohol per volume. Per 30ml serving it contains : 0 g of fat, saturated Fat, Proteins and Salt, 9,5g of alcohol, 92 calories and 6,5g of Carbohydrates (sugar).

Cointreau Cocktail Twists is the ready-to-drink line launched (in 2024) by Cointreau to satisfy every aficionado of on-the-go cocktails. It offers a fresh way for urban adults to enjoy crafted cocktails. 

Developed with a new generation of consumers in mind, Cointreau Cocktail Twists offers a fresh way for urban adults to enjoy craft cocktails. 

Cointreau Cocktail Twists offer a new way to experience the classic flavors of Cointreau L’Unique. This new line is based on pre-mixed, ready-to-drink cocktails. 

Our Cointreau Cocktail Twists Berry Cosmo is inspired by the world-famous cocktail “The Cosmopolitan” and is composed of: 

- Cointreau Liqueur

- Lemon juice concentrate

- Cranberry juice concentrate

- Hibiscus extract

- Water

Popular and appreciated for its freshness and that little "je ne sais quoi", our Cointreau Cocktail Twists Lime Daiquiri is made from premium and natural ingredients, with no added colorants or preservatives.

- Cointreau Liqueur

- Premium Rum 

- Lime peel distillate

- Lime juice concentrate

- Water 

The Cointreau Cocktail Twists ready-to-drink line has an ABV of 15% for 200 ml (1 or 2 servings) 

Cointreau Cocktail twists ready to drink recipes are formulated without any added colorants or additives, they only consist of natural ingredients. 

Cointreau Cocktail Twists bottles were designed to be practical yet eye-catching, and distinctively different from the classic can. Their sleek aluminum bodies boast a rich, copper-like finish, an ode, inspired by the copper still of the distillery accentuated by Cointreau's logo and signature orange, signaling the superior quality inside. 

Cointreau Cocktail Twists come in two varieties: Berry Cosmo and Lime Daiquiri. A 100ml serving of Berry Cosmo contains 458kJ (110kcal), 0g fat, 8.8g carbohydrates, and 0g protein and salt. A 100ml serving of Lime Daiquiri provides 397kJ (95kcal), 0g fat, 5.2g carbohydrates, and 0g protein and salt. 

You can buy Cointreau l'Unique at your closest store or online, please check on the product page of your choice.

You can enjoy a Cointreau cocktail at your favorite bar! See our bar recommendation where you can enjoy Cointreau on our bar locator.

Of course you can buy Cointreau online! Please check on the product page of your choice and choose your e-retailer.

Cointreau Noir is available only in selected stores and Ecommerce websites. Please check on the product page of Cointreau Noir.

Cointreau Cocktail Twists, our ready-to-drink line, is available at Waitrose in the United Kingdom (UK).

The bottle should be stored in a dark place, at ambient temperature and standing upright.

If unopened and stored in a dark place at ambient temperature, the bottle may be kept for numerous years. There is no expiry date thanks to the 40% alcohol level of the liquid. Alcohol helps to preserve. 

We recommend consuming Cointreau within two years after opening the bottle, to be sure to enjoy the subtleties of its flavours to the fullest. However, there is no expiry date
 

Please send your message through the “contact us” webform, providing pictures of your bottle, with the front and back labels and the lot number (starting with L followed by digits) so we can investigate.

As Cointreau contains 40% of alcohol, it does not freeze in a regular freezer. However, under extreme conditions (below minus 17°C) it may change aspect. 

Please send your message through the “contact us” webform, providing pictures of your bottle, with the front and back labels and the lot number (starting with L followed by digits) so we can investigate.

Please send your message through the “contact us” webform, providing pictures of your bottle so we can review it.

We know, Cointreau can be difficult to pronounce. This French unique brand has also a unique name…

Cointreau in English would be "Kwaan trow". 

The new Cointreau L'Unique bottle is a modern French tribute, made of 2/3 recycled glass. It highlights the orange liqueur and offers an improved shape for pouring ease. It also includes a QR code for access to online drink recipes and cocktail tips.

Cointreau, born in 1849, has a rich history from the Industrial Revolution to the present day. With an entrepreneurial spirit and numerous awards, it stands as a unique French orange liqueur with a remarkable legacy.

In 1885, Edouard Cointreau achieved his vision by creating a perfectly balanced and concentrated liqueur. Cointreau emerged as a crystalline spirit with a unique flavour profile, setting it apart from the sweeter liqueurs of that era.

Angers is a city in the west of France. It is the capital of the historical province called Anjou which is now Maine-et-Loire. It is the birthplace of Cointreau.

Experience the heart of Cointreau at Le Carré in Angers, France. It's the only distillery where the Cointreau orange liqueur is produced. 

Open Tuesday to Saturday from 11 AM to 6 PM. 

Book at +33 2 41 31 50 50.

If you want to join the Rémy Cointreau group, see here all our open positions.

Please go to Contact Us page, and submit your message and attachments through the webform.

It is in the DNA of Rémy Cointreau to care about the environment and about people. If challenging our consumption and production behaviours is a duty, taking action is a priority. Discover all our engagements here.

Cointreau Noir can be enjoyed neat, or over ice, depending on your tastes.

Cointreau is a unique liqueur that can be consumed either neat or in a cocktail according to your tastes and desires.

Cointreau is at the heart of more than 500 cocktails! We recommended you start with the classics: The Original Margarita, the Cosmopolitan, the Sidecar, the White lady or the Cointreau Fizz

According to the best noses in the world, Cointreau could give off almost 40 different aromas! To help even the most novice tasters experience the full flavour spectrum please check our Aroma Wheel.

Preparing a cocktail is a ritual. Each cocktail may require different tools. The basics are: a shaker, a jigger and a glass.

Cointreau is a unique liqueur that can be consumed straight, neat over ice or in a cocktail according to your tastes and desires.

Cointreau is a unique product to pair with food. We created several food pairing recipes that perfectly match the different Cointreau Margarita recipes.

Yes, of course! Cointreau is a perfect enhancer to cook with. Discover our recipes cooked with Cointreau.

For the ultimate refreshment, chill your bottle in the refrigerator (but not the freezer!) or serve over ice in your favorite glass. 

The Original Margarita recipe : 
30 ml Cointreau
50 ml blanco tequila
20 ml fresh lime juice

1. Make a salt rim on your glass
2. Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice
3. Shake vigorously
4. Strain into a Margarita glass
5. Garnish with a lime wheel

The original Margarita recipe contains 30ml of Cointreau per serving. Thus the original Margarita cocktail is made of 30% of Cointreau. 

Cointreau is part of the original Margarita cocktail recipe as it is one of the founding ingredients. It adds a distinct flavour and enhances the overall taste of the drink thanks to its organoleptic characteristics.

To make the original Margarita cocktail you need to use Cointreau l'Unique as it is one of the ingredients in the original recipe, it is 30% of the cocktail.

The Cointreau recipe is so unique that no equivalent subsitute exists. The Original Margarita cocktail should be prepared with Cointreau, as it is one of the ingredients of the original recipe created in 1948 by Margaret Sames.

Cointreau is unique and its recipe has been unchanged since 1885, there is no equivalent subsitute it. Cointreau is at the heart of more than 400 cocktails and is a mainstay in the world’s most renowned bars.

There are more than 400 cocktail recipes made with Cointreau, you are bound to find your favourite here!

All cocktails are good and tasty, depending on your tastes, preferences or even your mood! Find the perfect one for you here!