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  1. Grand Marnier is a French brand of liqueur made from cognac and bitter oranges. Learn about its history, products, and cocktails on the official website.

  2. Grand Marnier (French pronunciation: [ɡʁɑ̃ maʁnje]) is a French brand of liqueurs. The brand's best-known product is Grand Marnier Cordon Rouge, an orange-flavored liqueur created in 1880 by Alexandre Marnier-Lapostolle.

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    • It’s A Heavyweight. While most liqueurs range from 15-30 percent ABV, Grand Marnier comes in at a whopping 40 percent. That’s about 80 proof — essentially the equivalent of many full-fledged spirits, including Tito’s vodka, Don Julio tequila, and Bacardi rum.
    • Mr. Marnier Was A Real Person. Grand Marnier was founded by Louis-Alexandre Marnier Lapostolle in 1880. His father-in-law, Jean-Baptiste Lapostolle, established what would become Grand Marnier’s first distillery when he began making fruit liqueurs outside of Paris in 1827.
    • It’s Cognac, And Then Some. Grand Marnier features brandy made from Ugni Blanc grapes from five Cognac crus, and is double-distilled in copper stills. It gets its orange notes from the Caribbean-grown “Citrus Bigaradia,” also known as the Seville or bitter orange.
    • It Was Enjoyed on the Titanic. A bottle of Grand Marnier was reportedly discovered among the 5,500 artifacts salvaged from the 1912 Titanic wreckage.
  3. Explore our collection, different types of Grand Marnier cognac orange liqueurs from Cordon Rouge & Louis Alexandre to Grande Cuvée Quintessence.

  4. Nov 19, 2019 · Grand Marnier is a popular orange liqueur made in France from a blend of French cognac and bitter orange liqueur. That familiar bottle that adorns bars worldwide is technically called Cordon Rouge, though it's most often simply called Grand Marnier.

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  5. Mar 11, 2022 · Grand Marnier is a cognac-based orange liqueur known for its high proof and punchy flavors. Notes of orange zest, vanilla bean, and burnt orange create a structured and concentrated palate. As with many liqueurs, Grand Marnier, although very balanced, may be too sweet for some.

  6. May 20, 2024 · Wrapped in red ribbon, Grand Marnier's unique blend of orange essence with cognac is a true gift. Here's everything you need to know about this French liqueur.