Indulge in the exquisite taste of Cointreau, a premium orange liqueur renowned for its unparalleled aroma and smooth finish. Perfect for crafting classic cocktails or adding a touch of sophistication to your favourite drinks, Cointreau is a must-have for discerning drinkers. This triple sec liqueur, crafted in France since 1885, is made with 100% natural ingredients, making it a truly exceptional choice.
Crystal-clear, 100% natural, Cointreau is simply unsurpassed for aromatics. A must-have spirit for The Original Margarita cocktail or for other classics including the Cosmopolitan, Sidecar and White Lady. Distilled and crafted in Angers, France since 1885 to capture the most intense aromas from sweet and bitter orange peels. An incomparable balance of zesty, fresh and fruity notes, with a sublime, long finish.
Product information
Crystal-clear, 100% natural, Cointreau is simply unsurpassed for aromatics. A must-have spirit for The Original Margarita cocktailor for other classics including the Cosmopolitan, Sidecar and White Lady. Distilled and crafted in Angers, France since 1885 to capture the most intense aromas from sweet and bitter orange peels. An incomparable balance of zesty, fresh and fruity notes, with a sublime, long finish.
Country of Origin
France
Preparation and Usage
Cointreau Margarita:
Step 1 : Garnish a Margarita glass with a salt rim.
Step 2 : In a shaker, pour 30ml Cointreau, 50ml tequila and 20ml fresh lime juice.
Step 3 : Add ice and shake.
Step 4 : Strain into your glass and garnish with lime.
Why not try the Cointreau Christmas Margarita? Combine 30ml Cointreau, 50ml Blanco Tequila, 20ml Fresh lime juice and 6 drops of Aromatic Bitters in a shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a cinnamon sugar-rimmed coupe glass, and garnish with rosemary sprig.
Serving Suggestions
Mix it in cocktails such as the Margarita, the Cosmopolitan and the Sidecar. Alternatively, simply add to hot chocolates.
Package Type
Bottle
Recycling Information
Pack - Glass
Other Information
Full Product Name:
Liqueur
Safety Warning:
Pregnancy Warning. Please drink responsibly.
Brand
Cointreau
1849: Edouard-Jean & Adolphe Cointreau establish their distillery in Angers, France
1885: Inspired by his wife Louisa, Edouard Cointreau, son of Edouard-Jean, creates his unique crystal-clear orange liqueur. Cointreau liqueur is born.
Ever since, the character of Cointreau remains unchanged and truly authentic.
1898: Motion pictures just have been invented and Edouard Cointreau is the first-ever to launch an advertising film, produced by the Frres Lumires. Ever since, Cointreau remains avant-garde, ahead of the times.
1929: Louisa Cointreau is made Knight of the French Legion of Honor as Chairwoman of the Angevin Committee of the Union of French Women.
19th Century : Sidecar, Margarita, Cosmoplitan or White Lady, all those classics cocktails where created with Cointreau. A century later, Cointreau is now part of more than 500 cocktails.
Today: The 6th generation of the Founders family represented by Alfred is still active in the living Heritage of the House.Let's celebrate the 70th anniversary of the original margarita cocktail!
The original margarita was created in Acapulco in 1948 by Margaret Sames, known for hosting notoriously lavish parties with extravagant twists. She created a new cocktail for one of her parties by mixing two of her favourite spirits: tequila and Cointreau, a liqueur crafted using sweet and bitter orange peel essences.
An immediate success, the drink came to be known as a Margarita and has gone on to become a staple.
The original margarita recipe
30ml Cointreau
50ml blanco tequila
20ml fresh lime juice
Shaken with ice and served in a salt-rimmed glass.
You can also try Cointreau Fizz, refreshing and easy to make.
50ml of Cointreau
juice of half a lime (20ml)
add some ice cubes
top up with 100ml of sparkling water
Manufacturer
Produced by:
Cointreau,
49124 Saint Barthelemy D'Anjou,
France.
Return To Address
Cointreau
Carrefour Molire
49124 St Barthlmy dAnjou
France
Ingredients
Alcohol, Sugar, Orange Peels.
ABV (%)
40
Units
20.0
Tasting Notes
Crystal clear colour, exceptional citrus aroma, instant fresh taste, perfectly balanced and smooth.
Please drink responsibly
Know your limits The UK Chief Medical Officers recommend adults do not regularly drink more than 14 units per week
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