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Cointreau

  • Liqueur
  • 40% ABV
  • 7 drinks

What is Cointreau?

Cointreau is a French triple sec orange liqueur.

Is this for me?

Choose this if…

  • ✓You want citrus sweetness and complexity in cocktails.
  • ✓Features in 7 WhatDrink drinks.

Skip if…

  • ✗You prefer dry or non-citrus spirits.

At a Glance

90 kcalCalories
40%ABV
7.5gSugar
9gCarbs
LiqueurType
7Recipes

Ingredient nutrition is approximate and varies by brand, recipe and preparation.

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What does Cointreau taste like?

orange, citrus, clean, sweet, balanced structure, aromatic finish, cocktail ingredient context

Cointreau profile

Mixability: MediumIntensity: BoldSweetBeginner-friendly: Medium

Best used for: margaritas, cosmopolitans, sours, refreshing drinks

  • High-strength spirit (40% ABV)

orange, citrus, clean, sweet, balanced structure, aromatic finish, cocktail ingredient context

Contains alcohol
Bold intensitySweet sweetnessHigh-strength spirit (40% ABV)

Ways to use cointreau

Cocktails (5)Punches (1)Shots (1)

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Nutrition per measure

Approx. values for per 30ml / 1 oz.

Calories
90
Sugar
7.5g
Carbs
9g

Per 100ml — 300 kcal · 25g sugar · 30g carbs

Ingredient nutrition is approximate and varies by brand, recipe and preparation.

Drink counts and recipe data are based on published WhatDrink recipes. Figures may vary as new recipes are added.