Cointreau, an orange-flavoured triple sec liqueur that is produced in Saint-Barthélemy-d'Anjou, France, is a crucial ingredient in many classic and creative cocktail recipes. It is a liquor cabinet staple essential for adding a sweet, orange twist to many drinks. Try these Cointreau drink recipes for something delightful.
Classic Cointreau margarita
One of the world’s favourite and most enduring cocktails, synonymous with Mexico and its stunning coastline. Part of its popularity is based on its simplicity, employing just tequila, Cointreau/triple sec, lime juice, and salt and lime zest for the garnish.
Pink señorita
An elegant twist on the classic margarita, the pink señorita has a lovely blush colour and is a sweeter, more palatable alternative to the strong sourness of the original. It is made using 100% agave tequila, Cointreau, lime juice, sugar syrup and pink grapefruit juice.
Cointreau fizz
This very simple cocktail is made from Cointreau, soda water and fresh lime juice. Just pour all the ingredients into a glass and stir gently. Add a slice of fresh lime or a twist of orange peel for garnish and you've got a deliciously fresh drink for a summer evening.
Singapore sling
A Singapore sling (pictured top) is a classic recipe for a gin Cointreau cocktail, using cherry liqueur, Cointreau/triple sec, grenadine, DOM Benedictine, pineapple juice, lime juice and Angostura bitters. The ingredients are poured into a shaker and shaken vigorously, strained and poured.
Cointreau spritz
Try this twist on the Italian classic spritz. Replacing the Aperol with Cointreau adds a liveliness that gives something different while retaining the essence of the cocktail. Use dry Prosecco, Cointreau, orange juice and soda water, pour over ice and add a twist of orange for garnish.
