The French liqueur Cointreau was invented in 1875 by Edouard Cointreau. Since then, it has become known all over the world for its unique complex taste and original bottle, the appearance of which is no less known than the alcohol itself. This orange liqueur is usually used to prepare various alcoholic cocktails or consumed in its pure form.
The secret of the original taste and popularity of Cointreau liqueur
The recipe for the world famous today Cointreau liqueur was invented in the French town of Angers, where Edouard Cointreau, together with his brothers, opened a small enterprise for the production of alcoholic beverages from fruits. The creator came up with not only a unique composition of orange liqueur, but also an original container into which the drink was to be poured. Subsequently, the amber rectangular bottle became the hallmark of Cointreau liqueur and contributed to the promotion of this product both not local and on the world market.
The unique taste of Cointreau liqueur is explained by the use of two types of oranges for its preparation - bitter from the Antilles and sweet from Spain and Brazil. According to the producers themselves, the zest of these fruits is removed by hand, separating it from the inner white part. Then the crust is dried in the sun and for several days infused with alcohol produced from beet and grain products by distillation. After that, sugar syrup and spring water are added to the distillate.
It is the harmonious combination of bitter and sweet oranges, as well as a certain amount of sugar and water that gives Cointreau liqueur such a unique and memorable taste. Lovers of this drink appreciate its softness and richness, citrus notes, refreshing, delicate and at the same time intense aftertaste. Naturally, the recipe for such a liqueur is kept in the strictest confidence.
Cointreau liqueur cocktails
One of the simplest and most famous cocktails based on Cointreau liquor is Cointrofizz. To prepare it, you need to cut half the lime into pieces and crush in a glass, add ice, 50 ml of Cointreau liqueur and 100 ml of soda.
To prepare "Cosmopolitan" with this wonderful alcoholic drink, you need to mix 15 ml of Cointreau liqueur, 40 ml of vodka, 30 ml of cranberry juice and ice in a shaker. After that, squeeze half the lime into a cocktail, shake and pour into glasses.
Another popular cocktail based on Cointreau is "Margarita". To create it, mix 15 ml of Cointreau liqueur, 30 ml of lime juice and the same amount of tequila, crushed ice. Next, the cocktail must be poured into glasses, on the rim of which salt must be present.
Drinking pure Cointreau liquor
Despite the fact that Cointreau orange liqueur is usually used for making cocktails, true connoisseurs of this drink prefer to drink it neat with ice. It is believed that this is the only way to fully experience its unique rich taste.
When combined with ice, Cointreau becomes a little cloudy, but then its original color is restored. Such a reaction is associated with the high content of natural essential oils in the liqueur - they give the drink an original taste and an amazing burning-fresh aroma.
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