Grand Marnier

Grand Marnier is a French liqueur triple sec family / Curacao Caribbean from bitter oranges and cognac (except cordon jaune, see below). It was invented in 1880 by Alexandre Marnier Lapostolle. Grand Marnier has an alcohol content of 40 percent by volume; it is available in different variations. It can be eaten alone, but is also often used in mixed drinks or for cooking. Grand Marnier is sold in Germany and in several other markets through the drinks company Diageo.

Selected Grand Marnier varieties

• Yellow Label or Cordon Jaune: for this variant used by the manufacturer instead of a neutral cognac alcohol; Moreover, in addition to bitter and sweet oranges are used, the result is comparable with Cointreau. Cordon Jaune is particularly suitable for mixing and cooking ( as " covering " for crepes, etc.).
• Red Label or Cordon Rouge: the most consumed and eponymous nature of Grand Marnier is made from bitter oranges and 51% of Cognac.
• Louis Alexandre: This is a variant of Cognacs from the areas Petite Champagne and Borderies. The Louis Alexandre is also less sweet compared to the Cordon Rouge. It owes its name to the company's founder.
• Cuvee du centenaire: This strain was created for the 100 -year anniversary in 1927. Be used cognacs from Petite Champagne and Grande Champagne, which are up to 25 years old.
• Cuvee du Cinquantenaire cent: For 150-year anniversary in 1977 this most noble Grand Marnier was created. Only be used cognacs from the Grande Champagne with an age of up to 50 years.

Find out more

• The production date is printed on each bottle. When Cordon Rouge to find it for example on the band of the bottle neck. It is composed as follows: the first 2 digits after the L enter the year of production, the following 3 points the day of the year, followed by 2 digits representing the hour. L0606914 So, for example, would mean that the bottle in 2006, at the 69th day (March 10 ) from 14:00 clock and 14:59 clock was made.