Cointreau vs Grand Marnier Cordon Rouge
Cointreau and Grand Marnier Cordon Rouge, side by side: what each one is, who makes it, alcohol content, ingredients, sensory profile and flavor notes, all from the Bebidário profiles.
Which do you prefer?
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The differences in a few lines
- Both are liqueurs, in different styles: Cointreau is orange liqueur (triple sec); Grand Marnier Cordon Rouge, orange liqueur with cognac.
- Same alcohol content: 40% ABV each.
- Cointreau is owned by Rémy Cointreau; Grand Marnier, by Gruppo Campari.
- Both brands come from France.
- In Bebidário's sensory profile they are close: no difference reaches 1.5 points out of 10.
- Flavor notes they share: orange peel and black pepper.
- Only in Cointreau, mint, lime, orange blossom and rose; only in Grand Marnier Cordon Rouge, vanilla, raisin, leather and violet.
Which one to choose?
- Looking for mint, lime, orange blossom and rose? Cointreau.
- Looking for vanilla, raisin, leather and violet? Grand Marnier Cordon Rouge.
Based on the differences in sensory profile, alcohol content and calories. In the end, your palate decides.
Side by side
| Cointreau Liqueur · France | Grand Marnier Cordon Rouge Liqueur · France | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Liqueur | Liqueur |
| Brand | Cointreau | Grand Marnier |
| Brand owner | Rémy Cointreau | Gruppo Campari |
| Brand origin | France | France |
| Alcohol content | 40% ABV | 40% ABV |
| Type | Orange liqueur (triple sec) | Orange liqueur with cognac |
| Peel origin | Brazil, Tunisia, Ghana, Morocco and Spain | — |
| Distillation | 19 copper stills | — |
| Serving | Neat, on the rocks or in cocktails (Margarita) | Neat or in cocktails such as the Grand Margarita |
| Aging | — | 6 months in oak vats (Difford's) |
| Base | — | Cognac (51% of the mix, according to Difford's) |
| Ingredients | — | Cognac, bitter orange peel distillate, sugar |
| Ingredients | Water, orange peel distillate, sugar, alcohol. | — |
| Calories per 100 ml | 311 kcal | ≈ 221 kcal (alcohol only) |
| Sweetness | 7 | 8 |
| Acidity | 3 | 2.5 |
| Body | 8 | 8 |
| Bitterness | 1 | 2 |
| Alcohol | 8 | 8 |
| Notes — first sip | orange peelmintlimeorange blossomrose | orange peelvanillaraisinleatherviolet |
| Notes — mid-palate | bergamot | orange peelhazelnuttoffeecoffeevanilla |
| Notes — finish | black peppercardamom | orange peelblack pepper |
Data from the Bebidário drink profiles. The sensory profile goes from 0 to 10 and combines Bebidário's reference with community votes.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Cointreau and Grand Marnier Cordon Rouge?
Both are liqueurs, in different styles: Cointreau is orange liqueur (triple sec); Grand Marnier Cordon Rouge, orange liqueur with cognac. Same alcohol content: 40% ABV each. Cointreau is owned by Rémy Cointreau; Grand Marnier, by Gruppo Campari. Both brands come from France.
Which is stronger, Cointreau or Grand Marnier Cordon Rouge?
Same alcohol content: 40% ABV each.
Are Cointreau and Grand Marnier Cordon Rouge made by the same company?
No. Cointreau is owned by Rémy Cointreau; Grand Marnier, by Gruppo Campari.
Which is sweeter, Cointreau or Grand Marnier Cordon Rouge?
Grand Marnier Cordon Rouge, according to Bebidário's sensory profile: 8 against 7, out of 10.
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