COCKTAILS

NOTEBOOK
The Cointreau distillery opened its doors
in 1849, in Angers, France.

Cointreau is created according to traditional

distillation methods using 100% natural
ingredients. The perfect balance of sweet
and bitter orange peels gives Cointreau its
subtle taste and unique character.

Since its creation, Cointreau has been at

the heart of the finest cocktails. Recipes
for the legendary classics – White Lady,
Sidecar, Margarita and Cosmopolitan –
were originally created with Cointreau.
An inspiration for bartenders all over
the world.

Find out how you can make the very best

cocktails using Cointreau, especially the new
creation Cointreau Fizz.

PLEASE DRINK RESPONSIBLY.

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 TABLE
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CLASSIC COCKTAILS
White Lady. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Sidecar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Margarita.......................8
Cosmopolitan.............. ...1 0

SIGNATURE COCKTAILS
C o i n t re a u p o l i t a n . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2
Cointreau Fizz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 4
Cointreau Fizz Cucumber-Basil . . 1 6
Cointreau Fizz Strawberry-Mint...18
Cointreau Cranberry.. . . . . . . 2 0
Cointreau B l u s h . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 2
Cointreau C o b b l e r. . . . . . . . . . 2 4
Cointreau C h a m p a g n e . . . . . . 2 6
Cointreau Caipirinha. . . . . . . 2 8

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 C L A S S IC C O C KTA IL S
W H I T E L A DY
This delicious cocktail
is powerful and slightly floral, with
a surprising balance.

- 2 cl (1 oz) Cointreau Pour into a cocktail

- 2 cl (1 oz) lemon juice shaker with ice cubes,
- 4 cl (1½ oz) gin shake well, then pour
H I S T O RY into a chilled martini
A first version was or coupe glass.
invented in London
in 1922. The famous
version with gin was
invented in Berlin
TIP
in 1930 by German
actress and singer Don’t hesitate to garnish the cocktail with
Lilian Harvey. an edible flower.
Both were made with
Cointreau.

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 C L A S S IC C O C KTA IL S
SIDE CAR
This powerful yet refined cocktail
is balanced with a subtle woody note.

- 3 cl (1 oz) Cointreau Pour into a cocktail

- 3 cl (1 oz) lemon juice shaker with ice cubes,
- 3 cl (1 oz) Rémy Martin shake well, then pour
VSOP cognac into a chilled martini
or coupe glass.
H I S T O RY

The Sidecar was created

in 1922, and made
famous by Frank Meier, TIP
head bartender at the
Garnish with an orange twist.
Ritz Paris who mixed
Cointreau with luxury
cognacs.

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 C L A S S IC C O C KTA IL S
MARGARITA
Very refreshing, this legendary
cocktail is the perfect balance of
softness, acidity and bitterness.

- 2 cl (1 oz) Cointreau Pour into a cocktail

- 2 cl (¾ oz) lime juice shaker with ice cubes,
- 4 cl (2 oz) tequila shake well, then pour
100% agave into a chilled margarita
or martini glass.
H I S T O RY

The original 1948 recipe

was created by Margarita
Sames at a party in her
Acapulco villa. TIP

Don’t forget to rim the glass with salt. Garnish

with a piece of lime.

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 C L A S S IC C O C KTA IL S
COSMOPOLITAN
The iconic cocktail from the 1990s,
powerful, fruity and slightly zesty.

- 2 cl (1 oz) Cointreau Pour into a cocktail

- 1 cl (¾ oz) lime juice shaker with ice cubes,
- 2 cl (1 oz) cranberry shake well, then pour
juice into a chilled martini
H I S T O RY - 4 cl (1½ oz) vodka glass.
The Cosmopolitan
first appeared in San
Francisco in 1992. It
became popular when
four women in a New TIP
York City TV show Garnish with a twist of orange peel.
claimed it as their
favorite cocktail.

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 COINTREAUPOLITAN
This elegant, highly glamorous
cocktail is soft, fruity and slightly
zesty ; a lighter take on the iconic
Cosmopolitan.

- 5 cl (1½ oz) Cointreau Pour into a cocktail

- 2 cl (¾ oz) lemon juice shaker with ice cubes,
- 3 cl (1 oz) cranberry juice shake well, then pour
into a chilled martini
glass.

SI G NAT UR E C OCKTA I L S
TIP

Garnish with a twist of orange peel.

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 COINTREAU FIZZ
Highly inspiring, this light and
sparkling cocktail is very refreshing.

- 5 cl (1½ oz) Cointreau Squeeze the wedges of

- Juice of half a lime half a lime into a glass.
- 10 cl (3 oz) soda water Fill the glass with ice,
add Cointreau and
top off with soda
water. Garnish with
small slices of lime.

SI G NAT UR E C OCKTA I L S
TIP

For extra freshness and a personalized

cocktail, garnish your Cointreau Fizz with
cucumber slices, cherry tomatoes, orange
slices or a pinch of ginger.

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 COINTREAU FIZZ
CUCUMBER-BASIL
A surprising twist of cucumber
makes for a unique sparkling cocktail.

- 5 cl (1½ oz) Cointreau Muddle the cucumber

- 2 cl (¾ oz) lime juice dices with basil leaves
- 3 cm (1 inch) cucumber in a cocktail shaker.
- 4 fresh basil leaves Add Cointreau and
- 5 cl (1½ oz) soda water lime juice. Fill with
ice and shake until the
metal tin is frosted.
Strain into the glass
over ice, and top off

SI G NAT UR E C OCKTA I L S
with soda water.

TIP

Garnish with a fresh basil leaf.

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 COINTREAU FIZZ
STRAWBERRY-MINT
The fresh and delicious twist of
strawberry makes for a red kiss cocktail.

- 5 cl (1 ½ oz) Cointreau Muddle the strawberries

- 1,5 cl (½ oz) lime juice with mint leaves in
- 4 to 5 strawberries a cocktail shaker. Add
- 3 fresh mint leaves Cointreau and lime
- 5 cl (1½ oz) soda water juice. Fill with ice and
shake until the metal tin
is frosted. Strain into
the glass over ice, and
top off with soda water.

SI G NAT UR E C OCKTA I L S
TIP

Garnish with a fresh mint sprig.

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 COINTREAU
CRANBERRY
A light and refreshing fruity cocktail
in glamorous pink.

- 5 cl (2 oz) Cointreau Pour the ingredients

- 2 cl (¾ oz) lime juice over ice cubes into
- 7 cl (3 oz) cranberry juice a long drink glass.
Stir well.

TIP

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Garnish with a twist of orange peel. For extra
freshness, add a splash of soda water.

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 COINTREAU
BLUSH
A deliciously zesty and very
refreshing pink cocktail.

- 4 cl (2 oz) Cointreau Pour the lime juice

- 2 cl (¾ oz) lime juice and Cointreau over
- 6 cl (4 oz) pink ice cubes in a long
grapefruit juice drink glass. Top up
- 2 cl (¾ oz) soda water with the grapefruit
juice and soda water.
Stir well

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TIP

Garnish with a lime wedge.

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 COINTREAU
COBBLER
Fresh, fruity flavours come together
in this very elegant cocktail.

- 5 cl (2 oz) Cointreau Pour all the ingredients,

- 8 cl (3 oz) white including the lemon
Chardonnay wine and orange slices, into
- 2 orange slices a cocktail shaker with
- 1 lemon slice ice. Shake well and
serve in a wine glass.

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 COINTREAU
CHAMPAGNE
A very chic sparkling cocktail for
special occasions.

- 2 cl (1 oz) Cointreau Pour Cointreau and

- 1 cl (½ oz) lemon juice lemon juice into
- Champagne a flute and top up with
champagne.

TIP

SI G NAT UR E C OCKTA I L S
For a fruitier taste, add a few drops
of strawberry liqueur.

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 COINTREAU
CAIPIRINHA
Deliciously sweet and refreshing,
a softer take on the Brazilian classic.

- 5 cl (2 oz) Cointreau Cut half a lime into

- Half a lime small pieces and crush
- Crushed ice them inside the glass.
Fill the glass with
crushed ice and pour
Cointreau over the top.
Stir well.

SI G NAT UR E C OCKTA I L S
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PLEASE DRINK RESPONSIBLY