what is cointreau

Cointreau is a brand of orange-flavored triple sec liqueur produced in Saint-Barthélemy-dAnjou, France. It is consumed as an apéritif and digestif, and is a component of several well-known cocktails. Despite the orange bottle, Cointreau is colorless and is made from sweet and bitter orange peels. It has a higher alcohol content of 40% ABV and is more expensive than Triple Sec. Cointreau has a more balanced, well-rounded flavor than Triple Sec, with notes of warm spices and a smoother, clean finish. It is often used in classic cocktails such as the Margarita and the Cosmopolitan.