Liqueurs

Grand Marnier

Liqueur
40% ABV
16 drinks

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✓You want citrus sweetness and complexity in cocktails.
✓Features in 16 WhatDrink drinks.

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✗You prefer dry or non-citrus spirits.

At a Glance

96 kcalCalories

40%ABV

7.5gSugar

10.5gCarbs

LiqueurType

16Recipes

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

What is Grand Marnier?

Grand Marnier is mapped to the Grand Marnier reference category. This page supports recipe discovery, ingredient context, flavor navigation and related drink-guide grouping across WhatDrink.

What does Grand Marnier taste like?

orange, cognac, oak, sweet, balanced structure, aromatic finish, cocktail ingredient context

Grand Marnier profile

Mixability: HighIntensity: BoldSweetBeginner-friendly: High

Best used for: tropical drinks, citrus cocktails, dessert drinks, layered shots

Appears in 16 recipes
High-strength spirit (40% ABV)

Ways to use grand marnier

Cocktails (13)Shots (2)Coffee cocktails (1)

Grand Marnier is mapped to the Grand Marnier reference category. This page supports recipe discovery, ingredient context, flavor navigation and related drink-guide grouping across WhatDrink.

Flavour profile

CognacOakOrangeSweet

Recipes using this

Observed quantities

Observed in single-serve recipes: middle half 25.88–59.15 ml; median 51.75 ml.

In the measured recipes in this dataset — from 12 observed uses.

Scoped nutrition

Calories (per 100 ml): 320
Sugar (per 100 ml): 25 g
Carbs (per 100 ml): 35 g

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

Diet compatibility

Gluten-FreeCompatible
KetoNot compatible
Low-CarbNot compatible
Low-SugarNot compatible
Veganvaries
VegetarianCompatible

Based on the listed ingredient only — a public recipe facet, not medical, allergy or coeliac advice. Specific brands and preparation can change compatibility.

Trust & methodology

Canonical ingredient/component authority assembled from reviewed identity, recipe, flavour, nutrition, diet and substitution evidence. Observed quantities and co-use patterns are descriptive, not prescriptions or universal recommendations.

Evidence last updated: 2026-07-16T02:53:30.320595+00:00

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

Grand Marnier — common questions

How many cocktails are made with Grand Marnier?: There are 16 cocktail recipes featuring Grand Marnier in the WhatDrink database.
What are the most popular cocktails made with Grand Marnier?: Top-ranked cocktails made with Grand Marnier include 1-900-FUK-MEUP, 50/50, A1. Rankings are based on recipe quality and data completeness.
What is the ABV of Grand Marnier?: Grand Marnier has an ABV of approximately 40%. The exact strength varies by brand and expression.
What do the sensory profile dimensions mean?: Sensory profile dimensions describe key flavour characteristics: Intensity (light to bold), Sweetness (dry to sweet), Mixability (how versatile it is in cocktails) and Beginner-Friendly (acquired taste to easy intro). Each scale helps you compare Grand Marnier with similar ingredients at a glance.
How do I use the Grand Marnier sensory profile to find drinks I like?: If you enjoy the intensity and flavour profile of Grand Marnier, look for other ingredients or cocktails with a similar profile. Compare Intensity, Sweetness and Mixability to find substitutes or discover new cocktails in the same flavour family.