Cointreau Liqueur

Cointreau is the benchmark triple sec liqueur from Angers, France — over 160 years of history, crafted from 100% all-natural sweet and bitter orange peels in a perfectly balanced formula at 80 proof, earning the 2016 Ultimate Spirits Chairman’s Trophy & Seal for Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation.

Cointreau was created by Edouard Cointreau in 1875 in Angers, in the Loire Valley of France. The specific combination of sweet orange peels and bitter orange peels creates the characteristic refreshing and complex citrus balance that makes Cointreau the essential triple sec for classic cocktails including the Margarita, Cosmopolitan, Sidecar, White Lady, and Cointreau Rickey. At 80 proof, it provides both flavour and alcohol structure in the drinks it anchors.

Specs

• Producer: Cointreau, Angers, Loire Valley, France (est. 1875)
• Type: Triple Sec / Orange Liqueur
• Base: 100% natural sweet and bitter orange peels
• Proof: 80 (40% ABV)
• Size: 750ml

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Cointreau and generic triple sec?

Cointreau uses a specific blend of both sweet and bitter orange peels macerated in neutral alcohol for a more complex and balanced citrus character than lower-quality triple secs that use only one peel type or artificial flavouring. The higher proof (80 vs. 60 in many generic triple secs) also means more flavour contribution in cocktails. Order online with fast shipping.