Grand Marnier
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Grand Marnier is a liqueur created in 1880 by Alexandre Marnier-Lapostolle. It is a kind of triple sec, made from a blend of cognacs, distilled essence of orange, and other ingredients.
Grand Marnier is about 40% alcohol. It is produced in several varieties, most of which can be consumed neat or can be used in mixed drinks.
Some of the types of Grand Marnier include:
- Red Label or Cordon Rouge: The most common, usually called just "Grand Marnier". It is drunk neat and is also used in mixed drinks.
- Yellow Label or Cordon Jaune: Yellow label Grand Marnier is scarce. It is only sold in some European countries and at some major international airports. Yellow Label Grand Marnier is generally regarded as being the lowest quality. It is made with grain alcohol rather than cognac. It is used for mixed drinks and cooking purposes, such as crêpes.
- Black Label: Scarce. Black Label Grand Marnier is a higher quality product and is very expensive. It is consumed neat.
- 100: Grand Marnier 100, technically called Cuvee du Centenaire ("Centennial Edition"), is a true premium spirit. It is made with 25-year-old fine cognacs and is consumed neat. It is very expensive, at about $175 per bottle.
- 150: Grand Marnier 150, technically called Cuvee Speciale Cent Cinquantenaire ("Special Sesquicentennial Edition"), is the finest type of Grand Marnier. It is made with 50-year-old cognacs. It approaches $300 per bottle.
External links
- Grand Marnier product website (http://www.grand-marnier.com/)de:Grand Marnier