Cointreau
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Cointreau
Cointreau (/kwɑːnˈtroʊ/; French pronunciation: [kwɑ̃.tʁo]) is a brand of triple sec (an orange-flavoured liqueur) produced in Saint-Barthélemy-d'Anjou, France. It is consumed as an apéritif and digestif, and is a component of several well-known cocktails.
Etymology
The name "Cointreau" is from the surname of the brothers Adolphe and Edouard-Jean Cointreau, founders of the distillery. It was first sold in 1875.
Related Terms
- Triple sec: A type of strong, sweet and colorless orange-flavored liqueur. It is a variety of Curaçao liqueur, an orange-flavored liqueur made from the dried peels of bitter and sweet oranges.
- Liqueur: An alcoholic beverage made from a distilled spirit that has been flavored with fruit, cream, herbs, spices, flowers or nuts and bottled with added sugar or other sweetener.
- Apéritif and digestif: Drinks, typically alcoholic, that are normally served before (apéritif) or after (digestif) a meal.
- Cocktail: A mixed drink typically made with a distilled liquor (such as arrack, brandy, cachaça, gin, rum, tequila, vodka, or whiskey) along with other ingredients such as sweeteners, bitters, fruit juice or cream.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cointreau
- Wikipedia's article - Cointreau
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