Grand Marnier is a liqueur created in 1880 by Alexandre Marnier-Lapostolle. It is a kind of triple sec, made from a blend of cognacs, distilled essence of orange, and other ingredients.
Grand Marnier is about 40% alcohol. It is produced in several varieties, most of which can be consumed neat or can be used in mixed drinks.
Some of the types of Grand Marnier include:
Red Label or Cordon Rouge: The most common, usually called just "Grand Marnier". It is drunk neat and is also used in mixed drinks.
Yellow Label or Cordon Jaune: Yellow label Grand Marnier is scarce. It is only sold in some European countries and at some major international airports. Yellow Label Grand Marnier is generally regarded as being the lowest quality. It is made with grain alcohol rather than cognac. It is used for mixed drinks and cooking purposes, such as cr�pes.
Black Label: Scarce. Black Label Grand Marnier is a higher quality product and is very expensive. It is consumed neat.
100: Grand Marnier 100, technically called Cuvee du Centenaire ("Centennial Edition"), is a true premium spirit. It is made with 25-year-old fine cognacs and is consumed neat. It is very expensive, at about $175 per bottle.
150: Grand Marnier 150, technically called Cuvee Speciale Cent Cinquantenaire ("Special Sesquicentennial Edition"), is the finest type of Grand Marnier. It is made with 50-year-old cognacs. It approaches $300 per bottle.
External links
Grand Marnier product website (http://www.grand-marnier.com/)
GrandMarnier is made with cognac and the essence of wild tropical oranges, according to the label.
The packaging used in the first bottling of GrandMarnier, which is identical to the one used to this day consisted of a bottle designed to represent the stills used in cognac production in the region and the distinctive red ribbon, which was chosen to enhance the brand's perception of refinement.
The appeal of using GrandMarnier in cooking rapidly grew throughout France, the Crêpe Suzette and GrandMarnier soufflé rising to international acclaim in culinary circles, and both dishes continue to be extremely popular, and famous, to this day.
From that moment GrandMarnier was to benefit from the help and recommendations of some of the best-known personalities of the day.
The oranges used in the manufacturing of GrandMarnier are "bitter oranges" carefully selected from plantations around tropical regions of the world such as the Caribbean's.
Last of all, the GrandMarnier is placed in oak vats for six to eight months of slow ageing, which adds the final touch to this masterpiece.
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