Grand Marnier Liqueur

Grand Marnier Cordon Rouge typically retails from €30 to €40 for a standard 70cl bottle. The Cuvée du Centenaire and Cuvée du Cent Cinquantenaire are premium aged expressions priced from €80 to €250 and above. Grand Marnier's unique formulation, which uses Cognac as the base spirit rather than neutral grain spirit like Triple Sec, positions it at a premium above most orange liqueurs. The Cognac character is noticeable and justifies the price differential over generic Triple Sec.

Grand Marnier Cordon Rouge is complex enough to serve neat as a digestif in a small cognac snifter, where the Cognac base, bitter orange peel, and vanilla character can be appreciated at full concentration. Over a large ice sphere it becomes a more relaxed evening drink. In cocktails, the Cognac base makes Grand Marnier a richer alternative to Cointreau in a Sidecar or Margarita. The B52 shot, layered with Kahlua and Baileys, is its most famous cocktail application.

Yes. Grand Marnier is made from a blend of Cognac and bitter orange liqueur. Cognac is distilled from grapes and contains no grain. The orange liqueur component uses grain neutral spirit as a base, which is distilled to remove any theoretical gluten proteins. Grand Marnier is considered gluten free and safe for individuals with gluten intolerance and coeliac disease.

Grand Marnier's Cognac and bitter orange character performs best in cocktails where the base spirit quality is relevant. Fresh lime juice in a Grand Marnier Margarita produces a richer, more layered result than using standard Triple Sec. Champagne with a float of Grand Marnier is an elegant celebration drink. For a simpler serve, Grand Marnier over ice with fresh orange juice amplifies the citrus character. It also works as a warm digestif with a black coffee on the side.

You can order Grand Marnier online here at Celtic Whiskey Shop with nationwide delivery across Ireland and international shipping available. We stock Grand Marnier Cordon Rouge and the premium Cuvée aged expressions. Prefer to browse in person? Visit us at 27 28 Dawson Street, Dublin 2, open 7 days. Our team will help guide you across the liqueur and cocktail ingredient range.