Skip to main content Accessibility Help
Cointreau Orange Liqueur Triple Sec*Packaging may vary

Cointreau Orange Liqueur Triple Sec

Citrus & Triple Sec Liqueur /40% ABV / France

Enter a delivery address


Product details

Category
Citrus & Triple Sec Liqueur
Region
France
ABV
40%
Liquor Flavor
Orange
Tasting Notes
Bitter, Citrus, Fresh, Fruity, Herbal, Sweet, Vanilla
Base Ingredients
Fruit
Food Pairing
Beef, Cheese - Blue, Cheese - Creamy & Bloomy, Cheese - Fresh & Soft, Cheese - Hard Aged, Cheese - Nutty & Semi-Firm, Cheese - Stinky, Chicken, Cured Meats, Dessert - Chocolate & Coffee, Dessert - Fruit, Dessert - Vanilla & Caramel, Duck & Game Bird, Fish - Meaty & Oily, Fish - White, Fruit - Citrus, Fruit - Dried, Fruit - Sweet, Lamb, Mushrooms, Nuts, Pasta, Pork, Root Vegetables, Salads & Greens, Shellfish, Tomatoes, Turkey

Product description

Cointreau is an iconic orange liqueur with crystal clear color, exceptional citrus aroma, and an instantly fresh taste that lingers. Crafted from a precise blend of sweet and bitter orange peels and meticulous distillation processes, this full-strength spirit is perfectly balanced and smooth. Throughout its more than 170 years of history, Cointreau has inspired the imagination of mixologists, bartenders, chefs, and home hosts around the world. Now at the heart of more than 500 of the world’s most celebrated cocktails, Cointreau is highly versatile to create more elevated cocktails, bringing balance, depth, and freshness to the mix. Cointreau has won more than 300 international awards ever since its birth. In the 19th century, Cointreau became the essential ingredient of many classic cocktails, including The Original Margarita, The Cosmopolitan, and The Sidecar. To learn more about Cointreau and its bespoke cocktail recipes, visit www.cointreau.com or follow Cointreau on Instagram/Twitter via @Cointreau_US or Facebook via @cointreauUS.

View all products by CointreauCalifornia Residents: Click here for Proposition 65 WARNING

Community reviews

4.9296 Reviews
Show All5(1416)4(96)3(11)2(2)1(15)
  • yvonnec7
    Reviewed at cointreau.com
    Reviewed at cointreau.com

    This is a staple in any bar, we use this in 1 of every 3 drinks we mix. Think citrus plus excellent mixed into sangria!!!!! Big bottles always . Could only improve on design of bottle but then I'd probably not find it

  • denillel
    Reviewed at cointreau.com
    Reviewed at cointreau.com

    My husband and I love making margaritas at home and Cointreau is an absolute must in making delicious margaritas. The orange liquor flavour is beautiful and I love the bottle… looks great on the bar!

  • ashleyw178
    Reviewed at cointreau.com
    Reviewed at cointreau.com

    Cointreau has an expensive price point for a liquer, but it is worth it. This premium liquer has a smooth orange flavored taste. It goes well with a variety of cocktails. My favorite drink to pair it with is a margarita. I don't buy Cointreau often because it is expensive, but when I do, it is a real treat.

  • loughmillerjenna
    Reviewed at cointreau.com
    Reviewed at cointreau.com

    Can't ever go wrong with the original and nothing else quite compares. The flavor is always spot and makes the best margaritas! This will always be a staple in my bar.

  • christineba814
    Reviewed at cointreau.com
    Reviewed at cointreau.com

    We made margaritas with this and it was such a difference using this over regular triple sec. It has a smooth orange taste and my husband and I both felt like it really elevated the taste of the drink. Will definitely buy again.

  • npeniston
    Reviewed at cointreau.com
    Reviewed at cointreau.com

    This is a staple for any bar and mixes with so many things that it's great for entertaining a large or small group. I love a nice refreshing drink with a citrus twist.

  • elizahd7dc
    Reviewed at cointreau.com
    Reviewed at cointreau.com

    Triple sec is a staple in margaritas and Cointreau is a classic. The flavor is perfect and balances well with tequila and lime. One of my favorites!

  • misticleco
    Reviewed at cointreau.com
    Reviewed at cointreau.com

    Cointreau makes the cocktail. Smooth and deep. Depth and flavor add such a treat to your cocktails. Try a simple Vodka Rita with Cointreau and roses lime juice. Amazing

  • kellymark
    Reviewed at cointreau.com
    Reviewed at cointreau.com

    Always love Cointreau as part of a bomb margarita or other tequila cocktail! Gives such fresh and clean flavor that is a bit more complex than a standard triple sec. Yum!

  • kjkreviews
    Reviewed at cointreau.com
    Reviewed at cointreau.com

    Love Cointreau for its versatility in a variety of cocktails- from a simple session cocktail to a dynamo margarita. It was such a game changer to level up our at home cocktail bartending.

...

FAQs

Triple sec is a category of drinks — specifically, a group of dry orange liqueurs — and Cointreau is one of them. On its own, the term “triple sec” can be a bit confusing, as it refers to both a category of liqueurs and, more colloquially, to a family of inexpensive, low-quality orange liqueurs. That’s why it’s important to distinguish between Cointreau and triple sec: Cointreau is stronger, smoother, and has far more complexity to it than your average triple sec, with a smooth orange flavor that walks a fine line between sweetness and bitterness.
The abstract answer is that the ingredients of the margarita are totally up to you, the mixologist, the artist, the Picasso of liquor (Drink-asso?). However, in reality, you definitely need Cointreau instead of a cheap triple sec or orange liqueur. The main reason for this is that Cointreau promises a well-balanced margarita that doesn’t veer too strongly into either sweetness or bitterness. The difference between a Cointreau margarita and a standard triple sec margarita is obvious.
Cointreau is a versatile liqueur that goes well with a range of citrus juices, coffee or hot chocolate, hot or cold apple cider, or sour mix and club soda. You can also drink Cointreau with amaretto or dry sparkling wine, or mix it in a cocktail with some tangy lime juice, orange, ice, and sparkling water — this is the classic Cointreau Fizz cocktail. Don’t be afraid to try Cointreau straight, as well, because it’s got a lovely sweet flavor that’s great on its own.
Cointreau is one of the most recognizable and trusted names in the universe of orange liqueurs, so giving a bottle to someone as a gift is a great gesture. Cointreau is crafted in Saint-Barthélemy-d'Anjou in France and is considered an essential ingredient in a wide range of cocktails — including, of course, the margarita. If your gift recipient enjoys mixing cocktails and having a colorful bottle of high-quality liqueur on their shelf, Cointreau won’t disappoint.
Enter a delivery address