
Cointreau is an iconic orange liqueur, the original triple sec, 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.
To learn more about Cointreau and its bespoke cocktail recipes, visit www.cointreau.com or follow Cointreau on Instagram/Twitter via @Cointreau_US or Facebook via @cointreauUS.
Bottle size: 750ml
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California Residents: for Proposition 65 WARNINGNotes of Scent & Flavor
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Appearance
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. -
Aroma
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. -
Taste
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.
“I have searched passionately for the quintessential flavor of Cointreau. I wanted to combine crystal-clear purity with the subtlety of tastes made from the perfect blend of sweet and bitter orange peels."
- Edouard Cointreau
Origins
By 1875, Edouard Cointreau, the son of Edouard-Jean, realized his childhood dream and joined the family distillery with his wife, Louisa. Edouard had noticed consumers' interest in the taste of oranges, a very rare and precious commodity at the time. After several years of relentless research and experimentation, Edouard succeeded in creating a perfectly balanced, crystalline liqueur that's three times more concentrated in flavor yet less sweet than the liqueurs of the time. His passion gave birth to the original triple sec, known today as Cointreau.
At the World's Fair in Paris in 1889, Cointreau claimed the first of many awards dedicated to the unconventional French spirit. Soon, recognition came from all over the globe.
In 1893, Cointreau medaled at the World's Fair in Chicago, marking the brand's debut in the Americas. Ever since its birth, Cointreau has won more than 300 international awards.
Today, Cointreau is at the heart of more than 500 of the world's most celebrated cocktails, while the 6th generation of the founder's family represented by Alfred Cointreau is still active in the living heritage of the House of Cointreau.

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Featured Cocktail Recipe
The Original Margarita
Ingredients
1 oz | Cointreau |
2 oz | Blanco tequila |
1 oz | Fresh lime juice |
Recipe
- Combine all ingredients in a shaker and add ice.
- Shake and strain into a alt-rimmed rocks glass.
- Garnish with a lime wheel.
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