The French Cointreau liqueur was thought up in 1875 by Eduard Kuantro. Since then he became world-famous thanks to the unique difficult taste and an original bottle which appearance is known not less, than alcoholic drink. This orange liqueur is usually used for preparation of various alcoholic cocktails or used in pure form.
Secret of original taste and popularity of the Cointreau liqueur
The recipe for the Cointreau liqueur world famous today was thought up in the French town of Angers where Eduard Kuantro together with the brothers opened the small enterprise for production of alcoholic drinks from fruit. The creator thought up not only unique structure of liqueur from oranges, but also an original container in which drink had to spread. In a consequence the squared amber bottle became the business card of the Cointreau liqueur and promoted advance of this product as not local, and in the world market.
The unique taste of the Cointreau liqueur is explained by use for its preparation of two types of oranges – bitter from the Antilles and sweet of Spain and Brazil. According to producers, the dried peel of these fruit is removed manually, separating it from an internal white part. Then the crust is dried up in the sun and within several days insisted on the alcohol produced from beet and cereal products by distillation. After that add a sugar syrup and spring water to distillate.
Harmonious combination of bitter and sweet oranges and also a certain amount of sugar and water gives to the Cointreau liqueur such unique and memorable taste. Fans of this drink appreciate its softness and saturation, citrus notes, the refreshing, gentle and at the same time intensive aftertaste. Naturally, the recipe of such liqueur is kept the most strict secret.
Cocktails on the basis of the Cointreau liqueur
One of the simplest and known cocktails on the basis of the Cointreau liqueur is Kuantrofizz. For its preparation it is necessary to cut a half of a lime on pieces and to crush in a glass, to add ice, 50 ml of the Cointreau liqueur and 100 ml of soda. To prepare "I am cosmopolitan" with this wonderful alcoholic drink, it is necessary to mix in a shaker 15 ml of the Cointreau liqueur, 40 ml of vodka, 30 ml of cranberry juice and ice. After that to squeeze out a half of a lime in cocktail, to stir up and pour on glasses. One more popular cocktail on the basis of Cointreau – Margarita. For its creation it is necessary to mix 15 ml of the Cointreau liqueur, 30 ml of juice of a lime and as much tequila, chipped ice. Further cocktail needs to be poured on glasses at which rim surely there has to be a salt.
Consumption of the Cointreau liqueur in pure form
In spite of the fact that Cointreau orange liqueur is usually used for preparation of cocktails, the real judges of this drink prefer to use it in pure form with ice. It is considered that only this way it is possible to feel its unique rich taste fully. At connection with Cointreau ice becomes a little hazy, however then its original color is restored. Such reaction is connected with high content in liqueur of natural essential oils – they that and impact to drink original relish and amazing obzhigayushche-fresh aroma. Change, please, a heading to ""Drinks""