Gran Marnier - 700ml

What is Grand Marnier?

Grand Marnier is a brand of French liqueurs, best known for its product Cordon Rouge (Cordon Rouge means “red ribbon”). This French orange liqueur is a mixture of Triple Sec and Cognac and has a sophisticated, developed flavor.

Grand Marnier was invented in 1880 by Louis-Alexandre Marnier Lapostolle. He had the idea to combine French cognac with a rare variety of bitter orange from the Caribbean. Luckily he had famous friends to help him pull it off. His pal Cesar Ritz, founder of the Ritz Hotel, helped him come up with the name and bottle design. This fancy liqueur was even served on the Titanic; we know because a bottle was discovered in the wreckage (source).

What does Grand Marnier taste like?

Grand Marnier tastes like orange-flavored brandy, with notes of vanilla and oak. It has a heavier, more complex flavor than other orange liqueurs like Triple Sec and Cointreau.

Are there any Grand Marnier substitutes? Look for the real thing if at all possible. If it’s not available, substitute it with equal parts of Cointreau, Cognac or brandy, or Triple Sec. Here’s more about the differences between Cointreau vs Grand Marnier.

Why we like it

Grand Marnier is full of rich, developed flavor and intrigue from the Cognac, and makes any cocktail taste that much sexier. It’s strong enough at 40% ABV that you can drink it in a snifter like a Cognac.