Cointreau

Cointreau is a renowned French orange liqueur crafted since 1849 in Angers, distinct from cognac yet often paired with it in cocktails. Created by the Cointreau brothers, Adolphe and Édouard-Jean, it’s made from a precise blend of sweet and bitter orange peels, distilled with neutral spirit to achieve its signature clear, vibrant flavor—balancing zesty citrus with subtle sweetness at 40% ABV. Produced at the historic Carré Cointreau distillery, it remains a family legacy under La Maison Cointreau, with over 13 million bottles sold annually across 150 countries. Iconic in mixology, it’s a key ingredient in classics like the Margarita and Sidecar, offering a versatile, aromatic twist to spirits like cognac. Unlike cognac, it’s not grape-based or aged, focusing instead on its bold, fruit-driven profile.