Have you ever been invited to a party or a social event and then found yourself in the embarrassing position of choosing a cocktail without any idea what to choose? You could play it safe by asking for a classic margarita or a cosmopolitan. However, what if the Cointreau has just run out, and the bartender decided to use a different triple sec? On the other hand, you know exactly what triple sec you prefer, and you have a special liking for kamikaze, made with Combier, for instance, but, sadly, the party bar only offers Cointreau. Knowing the differences between Cointreau and another triple sec would be helpful in both situations. For this reason, we have gathered together everything you need to know about these orange liqueurs: main differences, their flavours and how they are used.

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What's The Difference Between Triple Sec and Cointreau?
11 Apr 2022
Even though you can drink it straight, Cointreau is most well known for being used in more than 300 cocktails like the sidecar, classic Cointreau margarita and cosmopolitan.
Cointreau can also be used to flavour scones, fruit cakes, glazes and sweetbreads. Cointreau is most frequently used in desserts and matches well with vanilla, chocolate, orange and cranberries. It is a good addition to chocolate mousse, pot de crème, or crème anglaise.