Grand Marnier? Cointreau? Let's Dive Into Orange Liqueurs! | Master Your Glass

[@MasterYourGlass]

Which Orange Liqueur cocktail do you love most?

[@stephane.foisy.186]

Well I don’t really have a favourite. Tend to explore them all from locally made to unique ones made from kumquat. Those you presented are always on the back bar. Though some I tend to think seasonally. Grand Marnier for winter while clearer offerings for summer.

[@torttukasa1566]

I love them all, but Cointreau is the overall favourite. I like to mix Grand Marnier, Mandarine Napoleon and Cointreau(at ratio; 1:2:3) to make special mix that I use for every cocktail that needs orange liqueurs.

[@MasterYourGlass]

@@torttukasa1566 I like the way you think! Thanks for commenting.

[@MP_Single_Coil]

A snifter of Grand Marnier with a scoop of vanilla ice cream is amazing. For cocktails I like Pierre Ferrand.

[@MasterYourGlass]

@@MP_Single_Coil Bam! That sounds delicious!

[@joshgonzalez4686]

Such high quality content - really love the passion and information. Your channel will blow up in no time -- keep grinding!

[@MasterYourGlass]

Thank you so much Josh! I love the grind!

[@rickardbengtsson]

Like you said - I’ve also watched several videos on the topic and left with more questions than answers. But this one really cleared up a lot of stuff - great job!

[@MasterYourGlass]

Thank you! I am happy you found it if value. Enjoy the weekend!

[@johnolmos8670]

I’ve heard that Orange Liqueurs were so prized back in the day because Oranges were extremely rare at the time and having a spirit with it was looked as a luxury. My theory is that is why so many classics use Orange Liqueur in them to add prestige to the drink

[@MasterYourGlass]

Nice tidbits of history John!

[@shaunaweatherly]

That's like asking which one of my kids is my favorite.....Cointreau is what I use for my house margarita's and other cocktails...da Best!!

[@MasterYourGlass]

Thanks for commenting Shaun. It looks like Cointreau so far is what everybody is considering the safest bet. Cheers!

[@virtuestreams2616]

I’m stocking my first home-bar-love these tips and nuggets of knowledge! Cheers!

[@MasterYourGlass]

Wonderful! Thank you

[@ChristopherJenkins73]

Grand Marnier is Top Notch! My Favorite of the bunch!❤

[@MasterYourGlass]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts! Grand Marnier is incredibly good

[@reinmarbielau494]

Very informative video. One small correction - as far as I know Grand Marnier stopped making Cordon Jaune (triple-sec type) few years ago.

[@MasterYourGlass]

Thank you!

[@boozeontherocks]

Orange liqueur is so overlooked. Great deep dive :)

[@MasterYourGlass]

Thanks David. What would we do without orange liqueurs?!

[@ulfegonwiahl2063]

It's not easy to choose one. But I really like the Grand Marnier Jaune

[@MasterYourGlass]

It’s really good and I agree, it is so hard to find your favorite!

[@GiovannaSessantaSei]

👍Really enjoyed this - appreciate the details. The referral/link was from Steve the Bartender.

[@MasterYourGlass]

Awesome! Thanks for watching. Steve is the best!

[@stephane.foisy.186]

Great information provided for all of these.

[@MasterYourGlass]

Glad you enjoyed Stephane! Cheers

[@als.2983]

Livio, wonderful overview. My go-to is Cointreau for most drinks and Pierre Ferrand for rum/tiki. I have Solerno Blood Orange Liqueur and Mandarine Napoleon Liqueur on my radar screen - I have never tried. Do you make heavy use of either of these alternative orange liqueur.

[@TheHomeBartenderwithAnn]

I have that Napoleon on my radar as well! Apparently it’s very flavorful! I’ll let you know if I get it! 😉

[@MasterYourGlass]

I agree that Cointreau is the safest bet. I love Mandarin Napoleon. It is such a special product. In general I enjoy the flavor of tangerines better than oranges I have never used a Solerno before in a cocktail but I have tasted it and it’s lovely. Cheers!

[@TheHomeBartenderwithAnn]

Liv, I have been enjoying Clements Creole Shrubb lately. But you know me and my tiki! I generally go with Pierre Ferrand with Grand Marn a close second! I do believe Grand Marn has a deeper orange flavor! But I didn’t know Grand Marn made a yellow label! Very good info! Fun episode! Thank you!

[@MasterYourGlass]

Thanks Ann! I love that tiki thing about you! Cheers!!!

[@jamieprince212]

+ 1 for the Clément Créole Shrubb - I also have Cointreau, Grand Marnier and PF Dry Curaçao… all good, but the Clément is definitely my fave!

[@MasterYourGlass]

@@jamieprince212 +1 it is! Thanks for sharing!

[@habitalista]

Dear Livio, have you ever tried Cardenal Mendoza Angêlus? Could be nice addition to your list. Cheers

[@MasterYourGlass]

Good call! I have and I should have added it! Thanks for watching

[@David-mg8zu]

It would have been nice to also try the Clement Creole Shrubb, which is rum based.

[@MasterYourGlass]

A few people mentioned that as well and I wish I would have thought about it. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@dilamarpereira6966]

Obrigado Obrigado Obrigado. Aprendi muito só neste vídeo 🎉🎉🎉

[@MasterYourGlass]

De nada!

[@lars2894]

What's a good triple sec under $25 that isn't too sweet and on a similar sweetness level as cointreau? I'm looking at Naranja and Citronge but can't figure out exactly how sweet they are.

[@MasterYourGlass]

I’m honestly not familiar with the flavor of Naranja. If you can find citronge go for it as it is not overly sweet. Otherwise Luxardo Triple Sec is great and not overly-sweet.

[@lars2894]

@@MasterYourGlass thanks a lot for the help!

[@cancelchannel3394]

My 2 choices would be Cointreau and Grand Marnier 😋 😊

[@MasterYourGlass]

Excellent choices

[@Dennis-vh8tz]

But, what about Blue Curacao? Just joking, the ones I've seen are all cheap and nasty. My experience with liqueurs is very limited, but my impression of orange liqueurs is: Grand Marnier to drink on it's own, Dry Curacao to mix with brown spirits or other dark ingredients, Cointreau to mix with clear spirits and light coloured ingredients.

[@MasterYourGlass]

I really like your breakdown there! Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@MasterYourAsh]

Awesome 👏🏻 Thanks for the review Livio!

[@MasterYourGlass]

Thanks Michael!

[@mhschmidt01]

Thanks for this video. I keep all my wine based bottles cinder nitrogen & refrigerated in their bottles. Should I also keep these cognac based orange liqueurs the same way since I only use them couple of times/ month?

[@MasterYourGlass]

Not necessary in this case. They last forever. I would only make sure to keep them away from direct light. Although the brown bottle ones also have a very good protection from light but still protect from direct light. Cheers

[@vadimustimenkov]

Super

[@MasterYourGlass]

Thanks for watching!

[@cancelchannel3394]

It would be a much simpler world for Bartenders and drinkers 😊

[@MasterYourGlass]

Sure!

[@greyhairedsnake9427]

I go with Cointreau, it just works.

[@MasterYourGlass]

It’s always a safe bet. Thanks for watching

[@anitaharris9217]

Which do you recommend for Red wine sangria?

[@MasterYourGlass]

Cointreau or triple sec. I like the sangria to be more clean and “crushable” and the liqueurs with a neutral base (rather than cognac) are more pleasant in a sangria to me.

[@Keithrrr]

Save the best for last😎

[@MasterYourGlass]

Cheers

[@Leo-sd3jt]

Curacao has brandy as its base?

[@MasterYourGlass]

Yes