Cointreau

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Cointreau

France, Loire

€27.80

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Cointreau

Initially known for their cherry liqueur “Guignolet,” around 1875 Édouard Cointreau developed the groundbreaking Triple Sec liqueur made from sweet and bitter orange peels – Cointreau.

The story of Cointreau began in 1849 in Angers, France, when brothers Adolphe and Édouard-Jean Cointreau founded a distillery. Initially known for their cherry liqueur “Guignolet,” around 1875 Édouard Cointreau developed the groundbreaking Triple Sec liqueur made from sweet and bitter orange peels – Cointreau. This finely balanced orange liqueur quickly became a success, bringing the company onto the international stage. The first exports took place at the beginning of the 20th century, and in 1923 it reached the United States.

In 1885, the first officially registered brand name for a Triple Sec was created. Cointreau also set new standards in packaging: the iconic square amber glass bottle, designed by Édouard Cointreau in 1875, still defines the brand’s image today.

In 1990, the company merged with the cognac house Rémy Martin to form today’s Rémy Cointreau Group, which manages an international portfolio of spirits. Production of Cointreau now takes place in Saint-Barthélemy-d’Anjou, a modern facility near Angers.

Today, Cointreau ranks among the world’s leading orange liqueurs, with estimated annual sales of 13 to 15 million bottles across more than 150–200 markets, the vast majority destined for export. Traditional production takes place in copper stills, using fresh and dried orange peels as well as orange essences sourced from Spain, Africa, and Brazil.

In the present day, Cointreau remains a staple of mixology, indispensable in cocktails such as the Margarita, Cosmopolitan, Sidecar, or White Lady. The brand has established itself as a leader in the Triple Sec category, offering the classic, colorless original as well as variations like Cointreau Noir – a blend of Triple Sec and Cognac.

The Rémy Cointreau Group is currently pursuing a sustainable growth strategy through its comprehensive 10-year “Sustainable Exception” initiative, investing in more eco-friendly production methods and consistently reducing CO₂ emissions and water usage – aiming by 2030 to cut CO₂ emissions per bottle by 50% and water consumption per liter of alcohol by 20%.

At the same time, the group is navigating a challenging period: under new CEO Franck Marilly, taking the helm in June 2025, it is tackling trade barriers and demand declines in key markets such as China and the United States, guided by strategic direction and international expertise.