If you're in need of a tried-and-true orange liqueur that can be used in drinks and foods, Grand Marnier Cordon Rouge is your best bet. Or, use it in savory dishes and classic French desserts: perhaps Grand Marnier truffles, a Grand Marnier cake, or a baked chicken Grand Marnier.įun fact: the bottle was originally named Curaçao Marnier because of its high brandy content, but after Cesar Ritz, the founder of the Ritz Hotel, dubbed it a "grand liqueur," the name was changed. “It is very enjoyable neat, on the rocks or in addition to cocktails,” says Fernandez. With a recipe developed in 1880 by Jean Baptiste Lapostolle at a distillery near Paris, Grand Marnier starts with Cognac and distills the grape spirit through bitter orange essence and sugar.
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Grand Marnier is technically a blend between Curaçao and triple sec.
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“Grand Marnier orange liqueur is a strong, but smooth liqueur that effortlessly blends citrus notes with that of tons of Cognac,” says Juan Fernandez, beverage director at The Ballantyne Hotel in Charlotte, North Carolina.