Orange liqueur Cointreau - cocktail recipes. How to make Cointreau liqueur at home and how to drink it correctly

A noble orange liqueur with a refined taste - Cointreau, widely popular. This drink contains aromatic esters and, when consumed in moderation, improves mood, improves stomach and intestinal function, treats bleeding gums, and has an anti-inflammatory effect.

But at the same time, like any other alcohol, it should not be consumed by pregnant or breastfeeding women, persons under 18 years of age, or those with allergies to citrus fruits.

Cointreau - transparent orange liqueur with a strength of 40C from the French company Rémy Cointreau. The drink is made from two types of oranges - bitter and sweet. Which gives it an unusual taste, starting with sweet notes and ending with an orange “explosion”.

Orange peel comes from Brazil, the Antilles, Spain and Southern France. It is infused in alcohol for several days, then distilled twice and mixed with spring water and sugar. Bottled in branded amber glass bottles, the design of which has not changed since 1885.

There are several types of this alcoholic drink:

Classic from the zest.
Noir is a blend with Remy Martin cognac.
Orange Blood - from the zest of blood oranges from Kortika.

Liquor is drunk as in pure form, and in cocktails. Pure Cointreau is poured into cognac glasses. Dilute the degrees with tonic, soda or ice.

Reference. When water or ice is added, real Cointreau changes color to milky white, retaining its flavor. This is due to the high content of essential oils in the drink.

Simple cocktail recipes: how and what to drink with

Orange liqueur is included in the recipe for more than 250 cocktails. Its sweet and sour notes on the palate go well with nectars, fruits and cream. Served with exotic fruits(banana, grapefruit, pineapple, kiwi) and with more familiar snacks (cheese, chocolate, cranberries, apples, cherries, grapes).

Advice. Liqueur is best served as, because this drink promotes digestion.

Shots

Single-sip cocktails. Served in 50-60 ml glasses. The peculiarity of shots or shooters is that they are designed for quick intoxication and the pleasant aftertaste that the liquor gives.

Advice. Layered shots of several liqueurs, poured into a glass by the spoonful. This way the drinks don’t mix with each other and the cocktail will retain its beautiful “striped” appearance.

Royal Flush. Layered shot from lemon juice(1 teaspoon), equal parts ginger syrup, red grapefruit liqueur and Cointreau. First comes the ginger syrup, then the grapefruit syrup, then the juice and liqueur.
Chiwawa– this is a cocktail for the brave. Pour Cointreau into the bottom of the glass and tequila on top. Light the alcohol and melt the brown sugar in it, which should settle in drops at the bottom of the shot, and the cocktail is ready. To avoid burning your lips, run a piece of ice along the rim of the glass.

Jellyfish- an unusual shot both in taste and appearance. Consists of thick liqueur with cocoa (20-25 ml), a layer of Cointreau (15 ml) and (can be cognac, vodka). Add 4 tsp on top. Irish cream.
Cherry Bear. Consists of vodka (15 ml), Doctor Pepper soda (20 ml), Cointreau (15 ml), cherry brandy (10 g), honey (1 tsp). Pour mixed vodka with honey, brandy and liqueur in layers, top with soda.
Lost. The composition of this cocktail will unbalance the most persistent person. Mix 20 ml each of absinthe, Sambuca, Jägermeister, Baileys, Cointreau, Kahlúa in a shaker and serve in a small glass with ice.
Mirage. Bright layered cocktail. Jägermeister (20 ml) is poured into the bottom of the glass, followed by mint liqueur (15 ml), Baileys (15 ml), and orange liqueur (15 ml).
B-52. A tasty, beautiful and quick shot made from three components in equal parts: Kahlua coffee liqueur, Baileys and Cointreau. Light it up and drink a shot.
Woodpecker(Hakkespett). Take equal amount orange liqueur and Green Chartreuse, pour into layers into a shot glass. Set fire to the top layer, lick your palm and cover the glass. Bring it to your mouth and slowly remove your hand, inhale the smoke and drink the cocktail.

The liqueur looks beautiful in shots and softens the taste of other components.

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For girls

Women's cocktails made from orange liqueur should not only be intoxicating, but also pleasing to the eye and taste. Their main ingredients are fruit nectars, sparkling water, and tonic. The temperature can also be reduced with ice cubes.

White Lady. Consists of Cointreau (20 ml) shaken in a shaker with ice and gin (40 ml). Add a slice of lemon to the glass.
Cointreau Teese. Original purple cocktail made from Cointreau whipped together (40 g), apple juice(20 g), purple Monin syrup (15 g) and lemon juice (15 g). Whisk the mixture with ice cubes and pour into a glass rubbed with ginger on the rim. Decorate with a violet flower.
Crimean cocktail. Take dry white wine (60 ml), Cointreau (15 ml), soda (30 ml), juice of half a lemon. Mix alcohol in a shaker with ice and pour into a glass. Add remaining ingredients.
African breeze. In a glass with a rim cane sugar put crushed ice, pour in orange liqueur (25 ml), Baileys (50 ml).
Barbarella. Shake orange liqueur (50 ml) and sambuca (25 ml) with ice.
Margarita. Mix Cointreau (20 g), tequila (40 g), lime juice (10 g) with ice. Pour into a glass garnished with a salty rim and a slice of lime.
Cointreau Physical(Cointreau Fizz). Combine lime juice and Cointreau, then add sparkling water (tonic). Garnish with zest.
Sidecar(Sidecar). Consists of Cointreau (20 ml), lemon juice (1 tbsp), cognac (40 ml), whipped together. Served in a glass with a sugar rim.

Cointrotini(Cointreautini). A simple but elegant cocktail made with a mixture of Cointreau and the juice of half a lime. Pour into a glass with ice.
Red bubbles. Consists of Cointreau (40 g), grape juice (50 g) and tonic.
Sunny dream. More labor-intensive, but so delicious drink. Mix ice cream (50 g), orange liqueur (20 ml), peach syrup (20 ml) and orange juice (100 ml) in a blender. Mix and serve in a tall, short-stemmed glass.
Lady Killer(Lady Killer). The menacing name hides the mild taste. Mix Cointreau (10 g), pineapple and mango juice (30 g each), half a peach and a banana, and a quarter of a mango in a blender. Serve with strawberry slices.

Reference. The closest flavors to Cointreau orange liqueur are Curaçao and Grand Marinier liqueurs. They can be used as a replacement.

For men

These are strong aperitifs with a bright taste. Interestingly, Cointreau was originally created specifically for such cocktails, and only later it began to be added to lighter drinks.

Kamikaze. Mix Cointreau (20 ml), with vodka (40 ml) and lemon juice (1 tbsp.). Mix the ingredients in a shaker and pour into glasses.
Vodka Sheffield. The composition of the drink is dominated by vodka (60 g), mixed with orange liqueur (1 tsp) and lemon juice (20 g). Serve in a glass with frost.
El Presidente(El Presidente). Shake light rum (50 ml), dry vermouth (10 ml), Cointreau (10 ml), the same amount of fresh lemon juice, grenadine (1 tsp), angostura (3 drops) with ice.
Delta Sunset(Delta Sunset). Combine equal parts Triple Sec, Cointreau and lemon juice in a shaker with ice.
Fluffy dog(Fluffy Dog). Shake equal parts orange liqueur and Baileys. Served with crushed ice.
Purple Devil. Combine triple sec, orange liqueur, and almond amaretto in equal proportions in a shaker. Pour into a glass, add cranberry juice and 7 Up.
Tampico. Pour Cointreau into a glass with ice, the same amount of Campari, and a couple drops of lemon juice. Tonic - to taste. Stir and decorate with orange zest.

Manowar(Man O' War). Combine bourbon (50 ml), orange liqueur (a couple of drops), sweet liqueur (3 tsp) and lime juice (1 tbsp) in a shaker with crushed ice.
Scottish cobbler. Pour Scotch whiskey (50 g), Cointreau (10 g) and sugar syrup (6 drops) into a glass with ice. Garnish with an orange slice and mint.
AK-47. Mixed from cognac, vodka, gin, orange liqueur, bourbon, light rum, whiskey and lime juice (10 grams each). Can be diluted with soda.
Vermut tripple. A mixture of white vermouth and gin (30 ml each), Cointreau (15 ml). Mix without ice and serve with a slice of orange and lemon.
Gold of the Rhine. Gin (25 g), Cointreau (15 g), Campari and white vermouth (10 g each). Mix in a separate glass and pour into a cocktail glass.
Singapore Sling. A mixture of gin (30 g) and cherry liqueur (1 tbsp), pineapple juice (120 g), lime juice (15 g), Benedictine liqueur (10 g), Cointreau (10 g), grenadine (10 g), Angostura bitters (3 drops). Mix with ice and serve in a tall glass.
Bulldog funny In a shaker, mix half a lemon, a peach, a couple of mint sprigs with sugar cane syrup (1 tsp). Add bourbon (60 g) and Cointreau (20 ml), ice. Shake and strain into a glass with crushed ice. Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint.
Balalaika. Take equal parts vodka and lemon juice, and half the Cointreau. Pour all ingredients into a glass with ice and garnish with lime.

These are not all the cocktails that include Cointreau. It goes well with tequila, brandy, rum, vodka and absinthe.

This alcoholic drink has a long history and has earned the love of gourmets not so much through advertising as through its unique taste properties. The aroma and tartness of orange goes well with other drinks, as well as ice cream, desserts, baked goods and poultry.

Cocktails with lime:

Try the combination of sweet and tart-bitter taste and perhaps you will become another fan of this wonderful alcohol.

The best snack for Cointreau

chocolate,
cranberry,
apples,
cherry,
grape;

The appetizer is suitable for in this case exactly the same as what goes with wine, preferably more sweets, fruits and berries!

Cointreau nuances

The liqueur has a high strength, it stimulates the appetite, so it is often served before the start of a feast as an aperitif.
In this case, the drink is cooled to 5-6°; in a warmer version, the citrus notes reveal too brightly, which makes it difficult to fully enjoy the richness of the taste.
It is customary to pour it into special liqueur glasses and drink it slowly, in small sips, savoring and enjoying it.
If pure cointo seems too strong, it can be diluted. It is best to use for this purpose natural juice grapefruit or orange, the proportion of fresh juice to liqueur is chosen to your taste. Can be consumed with ice.
An interesting feature is that when Cointreau comes into contact with cubes of frozen water, it changes color to milky blue or opal. This is due to the large number of essential oils in the composition and is an excellent test for authenticity of the liqueur.

Liqueur goes well with any other alcohol; it is not customary to mix it only with Scotch whiskey . It is also served in martini glasses, tumblers, and as part of cocktails it is served in goblets, collins, highballs, into which a drinking straw is certainly inserted. For decoration, fruit slices are used: lime, orange, carom, mint leaves, sugar edging the side of the vessel, various berries, decorative umbrellas.

How to make the right choice

When buying this expensive liqueur, you should be wary of counterfeits; of course, designer packaging complicates the process of making a counterfeit, but vigilance will not hurt:

You should choose a drink in stores with an impeccable reputation.
Too low a price is a reason to think about it.
Labels should be positioned evenly, and all inscriptions on them should be clear and easy to read.
The original product should not show any traces of glue on the bottle, deformed cap or chips.
The liquor liquid cannot contain sediment or flakes; it must be absolutely transparent, without any inclusions or floating objects.
After shaking the bottle, you will notice that the contents do not have a watery, but a viscous consistency.

A thorough inspection of the bottle will not take much time, but will help you avoid disappointment from the purchase and poisoning with low-quality ersatz.

Product history

The authorship belongs to the confectioner brothers from France. Their first creation was a drink that to this day is loved by connoisseurs of fine alcoholic drinks, the Ghiglione liqueur. Its unusual taste was achieved by using sweet and sour varieties of cherries. But the next idea of Adolphe and Edouard-Jean Cointreau exceeded all expectations and has not lost popularity since 1895.

Today original recipe is kept strictly secret, and the right to own it and produce liqueur belongs to the concern for the production of alcoholic beverages Remi Cointreau. For those who want to see how Cointreau is born, tours of the workshops are offered. Sweet varieties of oranges are brought to the plant from the southern part of France, sunny Spain, Brazil, and bitter ones - from the shores of the Antilles. The exact proportions are a proprietary secret.

The original name of the drink sounded like Triple Sec, but later it had to be renamed Cointreau to avoid difficulties with obtaining a patent.

Large-scale popularity campaign

It is assumed that the zest of prepared oranges is infused with beet alcohol, after which the tincture undergoes double distillation, which allows it to be purified from all harmful impurities and to achieve extraordinary purity of the product by removing the “head” and “tail”. The middle fraction is brought to the desired taste and strength by adding sugar syrup and spring water. It is not known for certain whether any herbs are used.

The original version of Cointreau liqueur is soft, sweet with a rich citrus aroma. Later, a more brutal composition appeared called Cointreau Noir, in which Remy Martin cognac joins the liqueur.

What made the drink popular was not only its taste qualities, but also a large-scale advertising campaign, quite bold and provocative for those times. The best designers worked on the image of the liqueur and promoted it to the masses, popular models and actresses were attracted, and their images in advertising the drink looked bold and erotic. Since 1898, advertising posters for liqueur with Pierrot appeared. The fairy-tale hero changed his image from eternally sad and melancholy to rather joyful and slightly intoxicated.

Especially for this product, its creators patented a special bottle. Such packaging is aimed at solving two problems at once: firstly, it emphasizes the originality of Cointreau and protects the consumer from counterfeits, and secondly, it creates an image elite drink for a specific class. A bottle that depicts the Statue of Liberty, with a scattering of Swarovski crystals, was developed especially for import to the USA.

Cointreau is a strong orange liqueur originally from France. Of course, this is not the only liqueur made from oranges. All over the world, and in France in particular, there are at least two dozen similar drinks.

The series “Sex and the City” brought world fame to the liqueur. The heroines of the series introduced the Cosmopolitan cocktail into fashion. Together with him, Cointreau, who was part of it, settled on the shelves of bars. In Russia, another legendary cocktail made the liqueur popular - B-52 (B-52).

Secrets of Cointreau production

For more than a century, Cointreau production was a family affair and the liqueur recipe was passed down from generation to generation, never leaving the walls of the house. And although the brand has become part of the Remi Cointreau concern for the last 30 years, the secret famous drink was never made public.

Thanks to the Cointreau Museum, located at the plant, and advertising campaigns, some secrets of the technology and recipes still leaked out.

For liqueur, 2 varieties of oranges are used: bitter and sweet. Bitter oranges are brought from the Antilles, sweet varieties - from the Mediterranean and Spain. The bitter zest is dried in the sun, the sweet zest is used in fresh. The main question is the relationship between these tastes. The exact and even approximate proportions are unknown.
Citrus zest is infused with a unique mixture of grain and beet alcohols.
The extract from the peel is subjected to double distillation with obligatory division into factions.
The liquor is blended using sugar syrup and purified water.
The taste of the liqueur reveals the use of herbs. Connoisseurs point to cinnamon, cayenne pepper, Bay leaf. But this is just speculation. There is no official information on this matter.

Orange liqueur Cointreau using original technology

As mentioned above, accurate and detailed recipe no one knows the drink. We will try to get as close to it as possible. We will use the technology published by the manufacturer as the basis for the recipe.

As an alcoholic base, you can use vodka, alcohol or moonshine, diluted to 40-45°. When using moonshine, it is necessary to distill the tincture. In this case, you must completely adhere to the original recipe.

List of ingredients:

vodka, alcohol, moonshine (40° strength) - 1 liter;
medium-sized oranges - 3 pcs;
grapefruit - 1 piece;
granulated sugar - 200 grams;
water - 200 ml;
black pepper – 5 peas;
red pepper – 1 gram;
bay leaf – 1 piece.

Cooking method

First, scald the citrus fruits with boiling water to get rid of the layer of wax on the peel. Wipe dry with a woolen cloth. Now you can remove the zest. We do this with a grater, vegetable peeler or a kitchen knife with a sharp blade. In the latter case, try to remove the top layer as thinly as possible so as not to touch the bitter white skin.
The zest needs to be cut into pieces of the same size. It is better to dry it before further use. For quick results, a regular heating radiator or oven is suitable.
We put the prepared zest in a jar along with a bay leaf and 2 types of pepper. Black peppercorns should be crushed in a mortar or masher. We take out the bay leaf after 5 hours.
Infuse the crust with spices in vodka for 1-2 weeks. After this, filter the drink through a cotton-gauze filter. You can stop at this stage. Season the tincture with sugar syrup and taste it after a couple of days. But if you have a moonshine still at hand, we suggest that you still finish the job.
We distill the carefully strained drink through a cube. The first distillation can be carried out without separation into fractions. Collect all the resulting distillate for the second distillation.
When repeating distillation, be sure to separate the “heads” and “tails” containing fusel oils. To do this, we skip the first 30 ml of the drink; we will not use them further. To get rid of the “tails” we stop collecting the distillate after the temperature drops below 50°.
Make sugar syrup from water and sugar. Pour the syrup into warm water, bring to a boil and simmer for 5-7 minutes. At the same time, remove the resulting foam.
Cool the finished syrup and add to the orange distillate. At the same time, we focus on strength and sweetness. The strength of the diluted drink should not be higher than 40°, and select the sweetness to your taste.
After mixing, it is better to drink liqueur not immediately, but let it sit for 3-5 days. People call this stage “marriage.”

The result is a clear and aromatic liqueur with a complex bitter-sweet taste, orange notes and a spicy aftertaste. A sign of the right Cointreau liqueur is a noble “nebula.” When mixed with ice or water, the color of the drink becomes milky. This cloudiness is associated with high content essential oils dissolved in water. This is a completely normal reaction that confirms the quality of the liqueur.

Simplified recipe

If you don’t have the desire or time to distill, and you don’t trust spices, there is a less expensive recipe. It is simple, like everything ingenious.

List of ingredients:

vodka or alcohol with a strength of 40° - 600 ml;
sweet oranges - 1 kg (4-5 pcs);
granulated sugar - 350 grams;
water - 350 ml.

Cooking method

Collect the zest. As in the previous recipe, we do not need white skin. Try to do without it.
Squeeze the juice out of all available oranges (including peeled ones). Required quantity: 480 ml. If necessary, you can take more oranges or dilute the resulting juice with water.
Mix freshly squeezed juice, zest, sugar in a saucepan and boil. You need to heat until the sugar is completely dissolved. Then bring to a boil and cook for 7-10 minutes.
Mix sugar-orange syrup cooled to room temperature with vodka (alcohol) in a container for infusion.
You will have to insist for a long time, at least 3 months. But after this you can strain through a cotton-gauze filter, filter if necessary. And enjoy the fact that we were able to prepare Cointreau liqueur at home at no extra cost.

The result of your manipulations will be a strong, slightly sweet liqueur of a warm straw color. If sugary sweetness is not to your taste, you can use less sugar syrup. It is better to add not all at once, but in parts.

Attention, TODAY only!

Orange liqueur Cointreau is one of the most famous and popular alcoholic drinks in the world. It has been produced in France since 1875. The recipe was invented by the son of one of the Cointreau brothers, who created a distillery in 1849 with the aim of providing confectioners with high-quality alcoholic ingredients. After 10 years, the recipe and the shape of the bottle for it were patented. Since then, the drink has won more than 300 awards and gained admirers all over the world. However, for many people, their acquaintance with this masterpiece is just beginning, and for them the urgent question is how to drink Cointreau correctly in order to get the maximum pleasure from drinking it.

Beverage characteristics

People who are far from the world of alcohol would do well to know what Cointreau liqueur is, then the anticipation of meeting it will become part of a pleasant story, and getting to know this drink will not disappoint.

Cointreau liqueur is made from beet distillate infused with the zest of bitter and sweet oranges, taken in a special proportion. The strength of the drink is 40%, which distinguishes it from many other liqueurs.

Contrary to the expectations of people who got their hands on a bottle of Cointreau for the first time, the orange liqueur turns out to be transparent. However, when ice is added, it takes on an opalescent color. This happens due to the presence of a large amount of natural esters in the drink. If Cointreau does not turn white upon contact with ice, this is a fake that does not deserve respect.

You can also find dark Cointreau on sale - a mixture of orange liqueur and cognac. The drink began to be produced relatively recently, after the merger of Cointreau & Cie SA with the Remy Martin company.

Features of use

Cointreau is a unique drink, but its consumption is subject to the same requirements as tasting other liqueurs, with only minor additions due to the specific characteristics of Cointreau.

Cointreau liqueur can be drunk pure or diluted. The latter option is preferable, since in its pure form the drink is rather strong. Citrus fruit juices (grapefruit, orange) are most suitable for diluting orange liqueur. No less pleasant taste obtained by diluting liqueur with carbonated drinks (soda, tonic). Many connoisseurs of Cointreau prefer to dilute it with ice cubes.
The optimal temperature for drinking is 4–6 degrees. You can cool it in the main chamber of the refrigerator. It is at this temperature that the liqueur has the richest and most delicate aroma, soft and pleasant taste.
Cointreau can be served as an aperitif or digestif. You shouldn’t offer it for dinner: it would be a violation of etiquette.
When consumed in its pure form, Cointreau liqueur is poured into liqueur glasses or served in a cognac glass. The latter option is considered more successful if the liqueur is diluted with ice cubes, and also if we are talking about dark Cointreau.

Popular Cointreau-based liqueurs are served, depending on their type, in shots, cocktail glasses or glasses.

How to snack on Cointreau

Orange liqueur is considered a dessert drink, and it is customary to offer sweet dishes as a snack:

fruits and berries;
chocolate;
fruit salads;
cakes.

It would not be a violation of etiquette to offer sliced cheese with Cointreau.

Cocktails based on Cointreau are eaten with the same products. You can serve them without any appetizer at all.

Cocktail "B-52"

coffee liqueur – 20 ml;
Cointreau liqueur – 20 ml;
cream liqueur – 20 ml.

Cooking method:

Pour coffee liqueur into a shot glass for making shots (layered cocktails).
Careful not to mix the layers, pour in the cream liqueur. Bartenders place it using a special spoon.
Also carefully place Cointreau on top.

The cocktail is drunk through a straw, starting from the bottom layer. Some people prefer to drink it in one gulp.

Cocktail "Cosmopolitan"

vodka – 50 ml;
Cointreau liqueur – 20 ml;
cranberry juice– 30 ml;
lime – 0.5 pcs.;
orange – 1 slice;
ice – 0.2 kg.

Cooking method:

Squeeze the juice out of half a lime. Add cranberry juice, liqueur and vodka to it. Stir with a bar spoon for 20-30 seconds.
Fill a cocktail glass with ice and pour the prepared mixture into it.
Garnish with an orange slice.

Some people add 1-2 slices of lime to a glass with ice; this is not considered a violation. The cocktail became famous thanks to the singer Madonna, who admitted that she was partial to this drink.

Cocktail "White Cosmopolitan"

vodka – 30 ml;
orange liqueur – 15 ml;
lemon juice – 15 ml;
ice cubes - to taste.

Cooking method:

Fill a wide glass with ice cubes.
Mix drinks in a separate container.
Pour the cocktail into a glass with ice.

This cocktail is a more democratic version of the popular Cosmopolitan. It is inferior to it in sophistication, but the taste is pleasant and easy to drink.

Cocktail "Cointropolette"

Cointreau liqueur – 50 ml;
lemon juice – 25 ml;
cranberry juice – 25 ml;
lemon zest (in the form of a spiral) – 1 pc.

Cooking method:

Pour the drinks into a shaker container and shake.
Pour into a cocktail glass.
Garnish with a spiral of zest.

Despite the simplicity of preparation, the cocktail has an exquisite taste. This variation of “Cosmopolitan” was invented by the producers of orange liqueur themselves; Dita von Teese was involved in its advertising.

Cocktail “White Lady”

gin – 50 ml;
Cointreau liqueur – 30 ml;
lemon juice – 20 ml;
ice – 0.2 kg;
spiral of orange zest – 1 pc.

Cooking method:

Mix drinks with ice in a shaker.
Strain.
Pour into a pre-chilled cocktail glass.
Garnish with orange zest.

This cocktail has been known since 1930 and has not lost its popularity.

Cointreau liqueur has an orange flavor and exudes an alluring aroma of citrus fruits. Despite the fact that the drink is quite strong, many people like to drink it neat or diluted with ice alone. Liquor is also included in many popular cocktails.

Cointreau liqueur has a pleasant orange flavor and an equally pleasant bitterness. It is customary to drink it both neat and as part of numerous cocktails.

1 Fine line between sweet and bitter

There are many orange liqueurs in the world. However, the first thing almost every one of us remembers is Cointreau liqueur. Why? Yes, because its taste is so original and unusual that one tasting is enough to remember it forever.

Cointreau liqueur is a classic orange liqueur with a strength of 40 degrees. The drink itself is transparent. It has a light floral-fruity aroma. As a rule, it is used to prepare cocktails, less often it is drunk as an aperitif. There are two types of this liqueur. These are the original Cointreau and Cointreau Noir. Cointreau Noir is a mixture of the original liqueur and Remy Martin cognac. This cognac is produced by the company that today owns the brand - Remy Cointreau.

The secret of the drink’s taste is the combination of oranges (bitter oranges from the Antilles) and sweet oranges from Spain and Brazil. They are used in the production of the world famous liqueur. The technology of its production is no less secret than the recipe, however, the data about the oranges used is reliable. The company had to show its cards at least a little so that it had something to build an advertising campaign on. Since it is obvious that the drink contains a citrus note, we decided to make this part of the recipe public. The rest of the composition remains classified. Cointreau is a family business, so the secret has been kept for 140 years.

The main advantage of the drink is not the use of unusual citrus fruits or high-quality alcohol, but the balance of taste. A little more bitterness or sweetness, and the liqueur would not have evoked those emotions that are so generously shared by everyone who tries it for the first time. Naturally, many try to reproduce such an unusual orange drink at home.

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2 Making French liqueur in your kitchen is easy

Despite the fact that the composition of the liqueur is secret, there are many recipes for preparing such a drink. Considering that the average bottle of Cointreau costs $25, the gamble is worth the candle.

To make Cointreau at home, you will need 1 liter of good vodka or white rum. If you can replace the vodka with rum, the price of your home experiment will be higher than the price of the original Cointreau, but some are willing to do this for the sake of experimentation. In addition to the alcohol base, you need to take one lemon and three small oranges. The spices you will need are red and black peppercorns, bay leaves and sugar. The composition is not very complicated, as is the preparation itself at home.

You need to zest citrus fruits - it’s better to just whole fruit grate until you get to the white layer, you don’t need to take it. Grind five black peppercorns and two red peppercorns into dust with a bay leaf. Mix spices with zest and sugar. You should take at least 200 grams of sugar per liter of alcohol. IN glass containers mix the zest with spices and alcohol, seal tightly with a cork and send to a cool, dark place for a week. At the end of the aging period, the mixture must be strained through cheesecloth and tasted. Now the liqueur can be drunk as is, or diluted with distilled water to reduce the strength.

If you like Cointreau, then this homemade recipe will help you get a copy of it in large quantities. This is especially true for those who make their own highly purified moonshine.

3 More than 200 cocktails are made using Cointreau

If you have Cointreau liqueur in your bar, but you don’t know how to drink it, then this information is for you. Below you will find cocktail recipes that reveal the taste of the orange aperitif in all its glory and teach you how to drink it correctly.

B-52. Even teetotalers know about the existence of this cocktail. 15 ml of coffee liqueur and Cointreau are poured into the stack. You need to drink the cocktail in one gulp.
The Cointreaupolitan cocktail was invented specifically for this liqueur. Mix 50 ml of Cointreau, 25 ml of cranberry and lemon juice in a shaker. The cocktail is served in a Martin glass. Decorate it lemon zest. This cocktail should be drunk in small sips, prolonging the pleasure.

Kamikaze is another famous cocktail made with orange liqueur. To prepare the cocktail, mix 20 ml of Cointreau, 40 ml of vodka and 10 ml of lemon juice in a shaker.
The Queen Mary is not just a cocktail for women. Mix 30 ml in a shaker good cognac and Cointreau with a small amount ice. The cocktail is served in a Martin glass. Before serving, add a dash (ml) of absinthe and Grenadine, and decorate the edge of the glass with a maraschino cherry.

If you prepared Cointreau yourself, then drinking it in cocktails will be the right decision. Additional additives will brighten up the sharpness of the alcohol, the quality of which is home cooking may suffer seriously. If all these cocktails and cherries are not for you, then you can drink both the original and homemade Cointreau neat.

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Now Cointreau liqueur is considered one of the most popular bases for cocktails. Some people prefer to drink this liqueur in its pure form and it is difficult to judge them, because the taste of this drink itself is very pleasant. But Cointreau truly shines in making cocktails. Using this base, you can make a lot of different drinks for every taste.

Do not drink Cointreau liqueur in its pure form, better try making a truly divine cocktail!

Below are best recipes preparing all kinds of cocktails from Cointreau, which almost anyone can repeat. If you prepare one of these at a party, then be sure that you will not avoid special attention from other people! All you need to do is just choose the drink you like and follow our step by step instructions on preparation. Everything is done extremely simply!

Cocktail recipes with Cointreau liqueur

Having this drink in your home bar can turn an ordinary holiday evening into an enchanting party. The liqueur can turn your head, especially if you properly prepare popular Cointreau cocktails based on it.

Shots

A shot is a portion whose volume does not exceed 50-60 ml. The name is translated from English as “shot”, which means that the portion has a high degree and is designed for quick intoxication. Shots are served in small glasses or shot glasses.

The most famous recipes:

Royal Flush

It is prepared this way: pour ginger syrup (10-15 ml) into a glass, put liqueur made from red grapefruit (10-15 ml) on top, add freshly squeezed lemon juice (1 tsp), pour 10-15 ml Cointreau liqueur.

ginger syrup - 15 ml;
red grapefruit liqueur - 15 ml;
fresh lemon juice - 1 tsp;
Cointreau - 15 ml.;

Pour in ginger syrup.
Top with grapefruit liqueur.
Pour in lemon juice.
Finally, add Cointreau.

Royal Flush

Jellyfish. This shot is prepared as follows: on 20-25 ml of viscous liqueur with cocoa, add a layer of Cointreau (no more than 15 ml) and any absinthe (vodka, cognac), the finishing touch will be 4 tsp. Irish cream.

Ingredients:

viscous liqueur with cocoa - 20-25 ml;
Cointreau - 15 ml;
Vodka or cognac - 15 ml;
Irish cream - 4 tsp;

Preparation:

Pour the liqueur with cocoa first, as it has the highest density.
Pour in Cointreau.
Carefully add cognac or vodka so as not to destroy the layers.
Place cream on top to give the cocktail an aesthetic appearance.

Jellyfish

Chiwawa. A hot cocktail in the truest sense of the word. Even watching the cooking process is a pleasure. Bartenders first pour 20 grams of Cointreau, add the same amount to it mexican tequila and set it on fire. A piece of sugar is quickly placed on the fire, which turns into caramel and slowly settles to the bottom of the glass. You can use it when the sugar is at the very bottom. If the edge of the dish is very hot, cool it with a regular ice cube.

Cointreau - 20 ml;
Tequila - 20 ml.;
Sugar - 5 gr.;

Watching the preparation of this drink is a pleasure. If you have seen how professionals do this, you probably looked at everything with a bewitching gaze and a surprised expression on their faces.
Pour in Cointreau liqueur.
Add tequila and quickly set it on fire.
Place sugar on the flame, which should turn into caramel and settle to the bottom.
Drink alcohol when the caramel is at the bottom. Before drinking, check the temperature of the glass so as not to burn your lips. If it is excessively hot, cool with an ice cube.

Cointreau cocktails

Ladies' cocktails with Cointreau are prepared according to the following recipes:

Red bubbles. You don't need to be a bartender to make this cocktail. It is enough to pour ice cubes into a tall glass and pour them in equal proportions of Cointreau and grape juice(preferably red varieties). Sometimes tonic is added to the recipe, but this is not necessary.

Cosmopolitan

Cosmopolitan. All ingredients must be thoroughly mixed in a separate bowl.

For the cocktail you will need:

40 grams of vodka,
20 grams Cointreau,
30 grams of cranberry juice,
35 grams lime fruit, sliced
a slice of orange and 200 grams of ice cubes.

To the main composition you need to add juice from half a lime. Serve in a chilled glass.

Cosmopolitan white

Cosmopolitan white. In a separate bowl you need to mix 30 grams of vodka and 15 grams of Cointreau and lemon juice. Serve in chilled wide glasses.

B-52

B-52. Serve in tall glasses in beautifully layered layers. Pour 15 grams of Kahlua coffee liqueur into the bottom, add 15 grams of Irish cream as a second layer, and add 15 grams of Cointreau liqueur as the final layer.

Sunny Dream

Sunny dream. This recipe is perfect for those with a sweet tooth.

In a blender you need to mix:

50 grams of ice cream,
20 grams Cointreau,
20 grams of fruit syrup,
100g orange juice.

Serve in a wide glass; you can garnish with a cherry, cranberry or mint leaf.

Caipirinha

Caipirinha. To normal tumbler You should pour 40 grams of Cointreau, add a few wedges of lime and finely chopped ice.

Cointreaupolitein

Cointropolitan. In a separate container you need to mix 50 grams of Cointreau, 25 grams of cranberry and lemon juice, then pour the mixture into a wide, chilled glass and add a lemon peel ribbon twisted into a spiral.

The most “killer” cocktails with Cointreau liqueur

Kamikaze

Kamikaze. Mix 20 grams of Cointreau, 40 grams of regular vodka and 10 grams of lemon juice in a separate bowl and shake well. Serve in a chilled wide glass.

Lady killer

Lady killer. The name sounds threatening, but the cocktail itself is easy to drink.

To prepare it, you need to put it in a blender.

10 grams Cointreau,
30 grams each of mango and pineapple juice,
20 grams of gin and tonic,
half a peach
half a banana
¼ part mango
beat until smooth.

Serve the cocktail in a chilled wide glass. You can use fresh strawberries as a dessert.

Stroller

Stroller. The first impression of a mild taste is very deceptive. After a short period of time, alcohol will show its effects. To properly prepare this cocktail, you will need to mix in a shaker

1 part Cointreau (15 g),
2 parts brandy (30 g)
5 grams of lemon juice.
Add crushed ice to them and strain through a fine sieve.
Serve in shot glasses with half a lime wedge.

Most recipes are approximate. You can experiment with the ingredients, add fruits, syrup or alcoholic beverages to suit your taste. Enjoy the aroma and exquisite subtle taste of cocktails prepared with Cointreau liqueur.

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White Lady

Gin 40 ml
Cointreau 20 ml
Lemon 20 g
Ice cubes 200 g

All ingredients are shaken in a shaker. Then pour the drink into a chilled glass - the cocktail is ready!

Margarita

15 ml Cointreau;
30 ml tequila;
5 ml lime juice;

Whisk all the ingredients, strain, place a lemon ring on the side of a glass glazed with salt.

With vodka and lime

Vodka 40 ml
Cointreau 20 ml
Cranberry juice 30 ml
Lime 35 g
Orange 5 g
Ice cubes 200 g

Pour the ingredients into a shaker and squeeze in half a lime. Shake and pour into a chilled glass. Garnish the cocktail with orange zest.

Red bubbles

40 ml Cointreau;
50 ml red grape juice;
ice, tonic.

Pour liqueur and juice into a tall glass with ice, add tonic.

Lady Killer

10 ml Cointreau;
30 ml each of mango and pineapple juice;
20 ml gin;
half a peach and half a banana;
a quarter of a mango fruit.

Beat all ingredients in a blender and serve with strawberries. Despite the menacing name, the drink has a particularly mild taste.
We also offer an original recipe from one of the capital’s bartenders.

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"Cointropolitan"

Cointreau – 50 gr.;
Cranberry juice – 25 g;
Lemon juice – 25 g;
Lemon peel – 1 slice;

Mix alcohol and juices in a deep container.
Pour into a cold glass and carefully place the lemon peel, previously twisted into a spiral.

Men's cocktails with Cointreau

It is not at all necessary, of course, that the following recipes be used to prepare alcoholic drinks only for men, just as the above ones are used to prepare drinks only for women. But, as practice shows, these cocktails with Cointreau are still preferred by the stronger sex.

Cocktail with Cointreau “AK-47”

This cocktail is very strong and just as reliable in terms of getting alcohol intoxication, like the murder weapon that gave it its name.

And it’s not surprising - the cocktail contains seven (!) alcoholic drinks:

cognac,
vodka,
gin,
Cointreau liqueur,
bourbon,
light rum,
whiskey.

For one serving of cocktail - ten milliliters of each plus ten milliliters of lime juice. Shake all ingredients in a shaker with ice, filter into a glass and top up with soda. Don't forget to throw a small piece of lime into each glass.

Cocktail with Cointreau “Vermut tripple”

It uses white vermouth and gin - thirty milliliters each and fifteen milliliters of Cointreau liqueur. The cocktail is prepared in a shaker without ice and strained into a glass with two pieces of citrus fruit - orange and lemon.

Cocktail with Cointreau “Rheingold”

Twenty-five milliliters of gin, fifteen Cointreau, ten milliliters each of white vermouth and Campari. The ingredients are mixed in a separate glass with ice and poured into a cocktail glass, in which a piece of orange has already settled.

Cocktails with Cointreau for everyone

“For everyone” means “for persons who have reached the legal drinking age in your country.”

Cocktail with Cointreau “Singapore”

In fact, there are only a couple of drops of Cointreau liqueur in this cocktail, as well as Angostura bitters and Benedictine liqueur.
The main drink is gin, you need thirty milliliters of it, we also take ten milliliters of cherry liqueur.
Mix all this together with pieces of ice in a shaker, strain into a cocktail glass, which also contains ice, and top up with a mixture of pineapple and lime juices.
Garnish the rim of the glass with a piece of fresh pineapple.
You can also use a cocktail cherry for decoration.

Cocktail with Cointreau “Peach”

Fill the shaker about halfway with crushed ice, pour three tablespoons of gin and Cointreau liqueur and four tablespoons of peach juice into it.
Shake and strain into a wide glass.
Add soda - this is according to the classic recipe.
From experience - maybe someone will like it better this way too - you don’t need to use soda, without it the taste of the cocktail is more pronounced.

But this is IMHO. Experiment!

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Story

The Cointreau company, represented by two brothers, began producing alcohol back in 1849. 25 years later, the son of one of them, Edward, created a recipe for Cointreau liqueur, and a year later the drink saw its first fans. Both the drink, the label, and its unusual dark amber rectangular bottle were immediately patented. But the name Triple Sec White (or Blanco) Curasao had to be changed to Cointreau.

In 1989, the Cointreau and Remy Martin companies merged - now the brand passed into the hands of Remy Cointreau.

Types and varieties:

There are only two of them: the classic “Cointreau” (made according to the original, unchanged recipe) and the “Cointreau Noir” liqueur (a blend of the classic liqueur and Remy Martin cognac).

The strength of Cointreau is reflected in the bottles in which it is bottled. The most elite, expensive and famous is 40-proof alcohol, hidden behind dark brown glass.

Effect on the body: increases appetite, gives spiritual harmony.

How to drink Cointreau liqueur correctly

In its pure form (chilled or with ice) from liqueur glasses. Drink in one sip.

Serve liqueur before meals, as an aperitif. Cool before serving. A glass or shot glass is decorated with a slice of lemon/lime or cut a spiral of zest from these fruits.

In cocktails. Over two hundred of them have been created. Among them you will find both long drinks and shots. The best are: cocktail “Margarita”, “B-52”, “White Lady”, “Long Island”, “Cosmopolitan”, “Japanese Shoe”, “Smoothie”, etc.

For cocktails, you can use different glasses - “martins”, “tumblers”, liqueur glasses, etc.

Secrets of production:

Speaking of Cointreau, it would be naive to believe that a company that has been profiting from its sale for almost 150 years will tell the world all the details of its production.

What is known for certain is that in the process of its creation, the sun-dried zest of not quite ripe bitter oranges is combined with fresh sweet zest (in a secret proportion) and placed in alcohol (a blend of grain and beetroot) for several days, after which, using copper distillation cubes , distill the resulting tincture twice. The “head” and “tails” are sent for other needs, and the “heart” of the distillate is used to prepare liqueur.

After this, the selected alcohol is diluted with spring water and sweetened with sugar syrup.

It is interesting that no one has yet reproduced an exact copy of Cointreau, despite the simplicity of its production technology.

The secret of bitter orange

They even try to make Cointreau at home, because the process of its creation is not a big secret. Although, of course, without knowing those very patented details, the original cannot be reproduced at home. For its production, two varieties of oranges are used: bitter and sweet. That is why orange liqueur has a double aftertaste. This was the main difference between the drink and its Dutch counterparts, which were overly sweet. The bitter orange zest, which Edward began to order on the island of Curacao, gave his brainchild a tart piquancy - the very zest that was so lacking in the assortment of liqueurs of that time. It is this feature that brought Cointreau world fame.

Orange zest undergoes thorough maceration, a process that allows it to extract the maximum amount of a large number of essential oils, which give the drink an unforgettable taste and aroma. In addition to orange zest, this nectar contains the following simple elements:

sugar;
water;
alcohol.

By the way, the strength of the drink at the end is 40 degrees, which is quite a lot for liqueurs in general. Therefore, traditionally it is considered masculine, although in modern times, of course, there are no restrictions for lovers of strong drinks.

It was developed back in 1875 by Edouard Cointreau. His family owned a distillery producing alcoholic beverages based on fruits grown in local regions. Despite the fact that information about the composition is kept secret, the main components of the liqueur are orange peels bitter and sweet varieties. As for the strength, the drink contains 40 degrees of alcohol.

The good news is that today the recipe for this original drink hasn't changed. Its taste is no different from the Cointreau released at the beginning of production. The liqueur is popular all over the world, and especially in European countries.

How and with what to drink Cointreau liqueur correctly? It can be served either pure or as part of cocktails. It is also used for impregnating baked goods, preparing confectionery fillings, sauces, and ice cream.

Unlike other types of liqueurs, Cointreau contains much less sugar, which is why it can be drunk in its pure form. To reduce bitterness, we recommend adding a couple of ice cubes. But still, most people prefer to add it to cocktails.

If you are going to drink the drink neat, be sure to refrigerate it. As for glassware, regular small glasses will do. You can even consume Cointreau before meals, as it improves and stimulates the digestive processes.

Less popular cocktails

"Margarita" - one of the most popular drinks, which contains orange liqueur. To prepare it, you need to mix 30 ml of tequila, 10 ml of orange liqueur and 25 ml of lemon or lime juice. Serve in a glass garnished with a lemon wedge and salt around the rim.
"Barbarella": mix 50 ml of orange liqueur and 25 ml of Sambuca, add crushed ice.
"Blue Skies": mix 35 ml Cointreau, crushed ice, 35 ml Curacao liqueur. Fill in mineral water with gas in the required amount, garnish with a slice of lemon.
"Purple Devil": mix 25 ml of Triple Sec liqueur, 25 ml of orange liqueur, the same amount of almond liqueur. Add ice and shake, pour cranberry juice. Add 20-30 ml of soda.
"Safari": mix 25 ml of Cointreau and the same amount of melon-flavored liqueur (Midori). Add 150 ml of orange juice and stir. Pour into a cocktail glass, add 5-6 drops pomegranate juice(one by one). Decorate with tropical fruits.
"Audacity": mix 25 ml of Cointreau and apricot brandy. Add 100 ml grapefruit juice, 50 ml Sprite and 1 tbsp. lime or lemon juice.
Cocktail “Fluffy Dog”: you will need only two ingredients, 30 ml each - Cointreau and Baileys liqueur. Mix both ingredients with ice.

Shelf life of Cointreau

The taste and properties of the drink are not lost even after time. An unopened container of liqueur can be stored for several years. If it is stored too long, you will see the drink begin to thicken and separate. Store in a cool, dry place, away from heat.

You can prepare cocktails with the addition of Cointreau at home. Treat yourself and your friends to a classic Margarita or a Fluffy Dog.

We'll tell you about all the nuances

Buying Cointreau is not enough to fully enjoy its taste. You need to know some features.

Firstly, this drink helps digestion well and increases appetite, so it is best to drink it before the main meal - as an aperitif.
Secondly, it is advisable to cool the drink before drinking. An ordinary liqueur glass is recommended as a glassware.
Thirdly, it is recommended to combine it with a slice of lime or lemon - this will emphasize the citrus taste of the liqueur. The legendary Margarita cocktail is based on this combination.

If you decide to dilute Cointreau cold water or simply chill it with ice, pay attention to the color of the resulting drink. Milky white indicates the authenticity of the liqueur.

And, of course, we cannot fail to mention the various cocktails based on Cointreau. Price this alcohol level is not the lowest, but that doesn’t interfere true connoisseurs experiment with many interesting combinations.

Let's start from the very beginning popular cocktail- “Margaritas.” To prepare, you will need a Margarita cocktail glass and a shaker. Pour salt onto a flat plate, turn it over onto a glass and place it on it. Refrigerate. Mix 30 ml tequila, 15 ml Coinro and 30 ml lime juice in a shaker. Ready mixture Pour into a chilled glass and garnish with a wedge of lime. This Latin American cocktail has long been a favorite of American and European women.

"Green Mile"

If you prepare this drink for a home party, then certainly none of the guests will remain indifferent. And the bright taste, and green color The cocktails are simply mind-blowing! Combine one peeled kiwi and 50 ml each of absinthe and Cointreau in a blender. Pour the mixture into a cocktail glass and garnish with a slice of kiwi. Accept compliments.

"Japanese slipper"

Another original combination. Take one part each of Midori melon liqueur, orange Cointreau and lemon juice, mix. Pour into a cocktail glass and garnish with a small wedge of melon. Juicy melon and bright citruses are an unforgettable combination.

And finally - vigorous "Kamikaze"

Cointreau itself is not a weak drink: after all, 40 degrees. Now add the same amount of vodka plus the same amount of lime or lemon juice to 30 ml of liqueur. Serve in shots. Garnish with a lime wedge. Drink in one gulp. It turned out quite a “Russian Margarita”!

Once you've purchased Cointreau and a few basic ingredients, try our recipes. And you will become the real king of the party!

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Cointreau at home:

Attempts to prepare the famous Cointreau at home are always commendable, even if it resembles a vintage one only in name. Besides, it’s not like that, which doesn’t mean it’s worse. And if you take into account the number of fakes sold, then even better.

Drinking homemade liqueur, like the branded one - chilled - either in one gulp or in cocktails.

Drinks are stored perfectly without cellars.

P.S. Replacing vodka in recipes with white rum gives great results, but increases the cost of homemade liquor.

Cointreau at home

Prepare:

vodka – 1 liter
oranges – 3 pcs.
lemons – 1 pc.
sugar – 1 glass
bay leaf – 2 pcs.
black and allspice - 3 peas each
red pepper - a pinch

This is how you should cook:

Cut the zest from citrus fruits and mix it with spices and sugar in a 1.5-liter container.
Pour in alcohol, close and shake.
We keep the future liqueur in the dark for 5 days (but it is better to remove the laurel leaf after 2 hours), filter and pour for tasting. Pour into glass containers for storage.

Cointreau liqueur (recipe)

Prepare:

vodka – 0.7 liters
oranges – 4 pcs.
cinnamon – 1 stick
sugar – 2 cups (without slide)
water – 2 glasses

This is how you should cook:

Prepare the syrup: add sugar to water, bring to a boil, and then simmer until thick (with constant stirring).
Remove the syrup from the heat and dip the cinnamon into it.
Cut strips of zest from the oranges and squeeze the juice from the pulp. Mix both juice and zest with syrup.
After the mixture has cooled completely, pour it into a 2-liter glass container, pour alcohol into it, close it and keep it in a dark place for 3 days.

We pass the resulting drink through a filter made of gauze and cotton wool, bottle it, let it sit for 7 days and serve it to guests.

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