Cointreau Triple Sec, Orange Liqueur, Essential Ingredient for the Original Margarita cocktail, 50cl

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In a nutshell, Cointreau (pronounced " kwaan-troh") is a specific type of Triple Sec. It's a strong, intense orange-flavored, and colorless liqueur from France. The powerful orange aroma comes from the essential oils in the peel of premature oranges.

The orange liqueur that we know today, was created by Edouard-Jean’s son, Edouard Cointreau. The first bottles of Cointreau were sold around the early 1870s, but this original drink was deemed a little too sweet by its then biggest customers – the Brits. What followed was a drier version of the original, and it is this crisp liqueur that the world enjoys and loves today. Ramirez, Anthony (11 November 1989). "Remy Martin and Cointreau Plan to Merge". The New York Times. New York . Retrieved 25 August 2020. Triple sec” is exactly what it means in French, “triple dry”, and contains less sugar than “sec” or “doux” curacaos; it doesn’t have to do with being triple distilled or the number of orange peel types used, which are commonly cited as the meaning for “triple sec”.

Orange liqueur—simple as macerating some citrus with distillate, right? Believe it or not, it’s actually not that cut and dry. Within this niche category of liqueur, there are a few details you need to know before diving in. Cointreau is best known for one thing: orange liqueur. Though the spirit may sound simple, Cointreau’s triple sec is quite complex, made from three types of oranges sourced from across the globe. Its sweet orange peels are from Spain, Ghana, and Senegal, while its bitter oranges come from Brazil and Tunisia. It was invented by a candymaker. In 1849, the brothers Adolphe and Edouard-Jean Cointreau created their first liqueur and established the brand and distillery Cointreau. Due to its high alcohol content, Cointreau won't turn bad. However, aroma and flavors will fade over time. Opened bottles will last for approximately two years and unopened bottles for around five years or up to ten years. The exact shelf life is hard to predict as this always depends on how the bottle is stored and many other circumstances that make it impossible to give a general answer to this question. History of Cointreau This cookie is set by Rubicon Project to control synchronization of user identification and exchange of user data between various ad services.

In rare cases, it is also served neat. However, the aroma and taste of the liqueur in this case is particularly intense. If this is too much for you, you can also add ice cubes afterward to mute the flavors.Cointreau first medaled at the 1889 World’s Fair in Paris — an international exhibition that drew 32 million visitors. It also medaled four years later at the 1893 World’s Fair in Chicago, marking the brand’s first steps in gaining traction in the United States. The brand again appeared at the 1900 World’s Fair in Paris, attended by 50 million people, where it won multiple awards. Since its founding in 1849, Cointreau has received more than 300 international awards. Cointreau was a key ingredient in the first-ever Sidecar recipes.