Grand Marnier is a French liqueur created in 1880. It is made from cognac and distilled green oranges from the Caribbean islands, with an alcohol by volume of 40%.
How it is made
Grand Marnier is made by combining cognac with distilled green oranges from the Caribbean islands. Unlike curaçao, it is based on cognac and undergoes aging in wooden barrels.
History
Created in 1880 by Alexandre Marnier-Lapostolle, the liqueur was initially named Curacao Marnier before becoming Grand Marnier. It gained popularity in the early 20th century and became a key ingredient in classic cocktails. The bottle design has remained unchanged for over 100 years.
How it is served
Grand Marnier is served as a digestif in cognac glasses. It is also used in cocktails such as B-52, desserts like Christmas log, and sauces like classic orange sauce for duck. It is used for flambéing desserts as well.
Adapted from the Russian Wikipedia article Grand Marnier, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.