Its Cointreau week!!

Welcome, cocktail enthusiasts! This month, we’re diving into the flavorful world of Cointreau. Get ready to explore how this iconic orange liqueur adds a zesty kick to your favorite cocktails.

In this issue, discover how Cointreau transforms drinks like the Cosmopolitan, Long Island Iced Tea, Quarantini, and Bitter Orange & Cardamom Martini. We’ve got tips, recipes, and more!

And did you know? Cointreau was the secret ingredient in the first margarita, mixed by Margarita Sames in 1948. Learn more about this orange elixir’s fascinating history and why it’s a bar essential.

Happy shaking all

Nick

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Some of our favourite Cointreau cocktails

The origins of the Cosmopolitan are somewhat disputed. It is likely that the drink was created independently by different bartenders since the 1970s. It is generally recognised that John Caine...

The Long Island Ice Tea is a classic cocktail characterized by its deceptive potency and refreshing taste, despite a hefty mix of spirits. A medley of white rum, gin, tequila,...

Quirky Cointreau fact!

Did you know that Cointreau is the secret ingredient that helped create the original margarita? Legend has it that socialite Margarita Sames mixed the first margarita at her Acapulco holiday party in 1948 using Cointreau, setting the stage for what would become a globally beloved cocktail. This versatile orange liqueur has been a bar staple ever since, adding a zesty, aromatic flair to countless drinks!

Some more great Cointreau cocktails

This delicious little number comes packed with some delighfully common ingredients for all those in lockdown. Add the bubbles to suit and you've got yourselves an absolute star of a...

Infused with that wonderful aroma of orange and spices reminiscent of Christmas, this is a wonderful take on classic Christmas scents and flavours.

We've got 134 Cointreau cocktails on Make Me a Cocktail!

Find something you might enjoy tonight.

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Our top ten Cointreau recipes!

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A quick history lesson

Cointreau, a key ingredient in many classic cocktails, has a storied past that dates back to 1849 when it was first created by Edouard Cointreau in Angers, France. This renowned triple sec is crafted from a blend of sweet and bitter orange peels, setting the standard for orange liqueurs worldwide. One key milestone in its history is winning the gold medal at the 1889 Paris Exposition, underscoring its exceptional quality. Today, Cointreau continues to elevate iconic cocktails like the Margarita and Cosmopolitan, infusing them with its signature zesty elegance.

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