Cointreau is an iconic French orange liqueur and a triple sec. It's known for its clear and intense citrus flavor, from sweet and bitter orange peels and 40+ aromas. With its unique aromatic intensity, Cointreau can radically transforms any drinks.
Cointreau is mainly used for cocktails that require a triple sec or an orange liqueur. It can also be used as culinary component in many dishes and dessert dishes.
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.
There is no official expiration date for a bottle of Cointreau, however the aromatic components may be altered if an open bottle is kept for over 2 years.
Cointreau contains 40% of alcohol per volume. Per 1 oz 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 40% liqueur does not contain any allergen. The ingredients are simple: water, bitter and sweet orange peels essential oils, sugar and neutral alcohol.
Yes, the current version of Cointreau Noir does contain allergens, such as nuts. Cointreau Noir is: Milk Free, Crustacean Free, Molluscs Free, Fish Free, Celery Free, Mustard Free, Sesame Seeds Free.
Cointreau liqueur 40%, , Cointreau Blood 40%, Cointreau concentrate 60%, Cointreau concentrate 76%, Cointreau gel 50% are Kosher-certified. Cointreau Noir is not Kosher due to cognac.
Cointreau liqueur 40%vol. : - 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
Cointreau is difficult to pronounce. This French unique brand has also a unique name… Cointreau in English would be "Kwaan trow". Learn how to pronounce Cointreau here.
Cointreau is more than a triple sec; it is an officially recognized spirit category: the orange liqueur with legal production and quality requirements. With over 170 years of know-how, Cointreau offers exceptional organoleptic richness with 40+ aromas.
Cointreau 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.
The new Cointreau 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.
If not opened and stored in a dark place at ambient temperature, the bottle may be kept for numerous years. There is no expiration date thanks to the 40% alcohol contained in the liquid. Alcohol helps to preservation.
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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.
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 flavor 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 orange liqueur is produced. Open Tuesday to Saturday from 11 AM to 6 PM. Book at +33 2 41 31 50 50.
It is in the DNA of Rémy Cointreau to care about the environment and people. If challenging our consumption and production behaviors is a duty, taking action is a priority. Discover all our engagements here.
Cointreau is at the heart of more than 500 cocktails! The recommended cocktails are 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 can give off almost 40 different aromas! To help even the most novice tasters experience the full flavor spectrum please check our Aroma Wheel.
Cointreau is a unique product to pair with food. We created several food pairing recipes that perfectly match the different Cointreau Margarita recipes.
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
Cointreau is part of the original Margarita cocktail recipe as it is one of the founding ingredients. It adds a distinct flavor and enhances the overall taste of the drink thanks to its organoleptic characteristics.
To realize the original recipe of the Margarita Cocktail you need to use Cointreau as it is one of the founding ingredients, it represents 30% of the recipe.
The Cointreau recipe is unique so it does not exist any equivalent substitute. The Original Margarita cocktail is made to be prepared with Cointreau, as it is a founding ingredient of the original recipe created in 1948 by Margaret Sames.
Cointreau is unique and its recipe has been unchanged since 1885, so it does not exist any equivalent substitute for your cocktails. Cointreau is at the heart of more than 400 cocktails and is a mainstay in the world’s most renowned bars.
