Cointreau - Drink of the gods (Cointreau)

Member Name: deano76

Product:	Cointreau
Date:	10/07/02 (633 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Strong, Tasty, Mellow

Disadvantages: Strong, Strong, Strong

Cointreau, probably the most palatable and hard-hitting liqueur on the face of the planet.
It is the most divine tasting drink I have personally ever tasted.
To describe the taste I would say that it is a liquid version of a Terry's chocolate orange, only far nicer.

History:

Cointreau was invented in 1849 by two French brothers, Adolphe Cointreau and Edouard-Jean Cointreau, in the Angers region of (yes you guessed it) France.
They made this sublime liqueur from the peelings of various oranges from the farthest corners of the globe.
Jamaican orange?s being the main ingredient, but the use of oranges from other parts of the world such as various regions in Spain and Brazil is what gives Cointreau It?s unique flavour.

If you read the label then it does tell you that the recipe (which is a well guarded secret by the way) has not changed in over one hundred and fifty years. And despite many attempts to copy this classic drink no one has ever been able to match it?s quality.

Packaging:

Cointreau comes in a distinctive dark orange bottle, kind of square-ish in shape with smooth rounded edges. The design of the label is also quite attractive with gold and orange writing and finished off with a red ribbon.

Profile:

Cointreau is as strong as the most potent of spirits, being 40% alcohol it can and will hit you very hard if drunk excessively (highly reccomended).
The price is very appealing too, compared to the name brands of Vodka and Whiskey, Cointreau is quite cheap.
Being around £14 for a large 35 cl bottle.
It will also mix with almost anything, soda, water, and other spirits and liqueurs to form various cocktails.

White Lady, Between the sheets and Rolling death being the most popular.

You can buy Cointreau as a single, double or triple shot in most pubs and bars and will cost you roughly the same as a shot of vodka, whiskey or brandy.
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Experiences with Cointreau:

The first time I tried this drink I fell in love with it almost strait away (and after my session I fell strait into bed and threw up all over my pillow).

The taste sensation is one of absolute harmony, smooth and classy but with a potent kick that sends a silky judder tingling right down your spine.
I bought one for one of my friends last year in our local pub and being quite cocky he slammed it down like a glass of coke. Big mistake, the choking sound and gasps for air were music to my ears.

?What do you reckon then Mall?? I asked

?Cough! Splutter! Yeah man, that is?Cough! Gorgeous?bit strong though Cough!?

At least I know he liked it lol.

My Summary:

Cointreau is a very smooth mellow drink but as stated before, it is also very powerful and should be drunk with the utmost respect.
The lasting sweet orange taste remains in the back of your throat for ages and is absolute heaven.

It is probably better to drink at home while in a relaxed state of mind as the sensation will be much more enjoyable. A warm fire, some nice relaxing tunes and maybe a member of the opposite sex would all enhance your Cointreau experience.

If you are out for a night on the tiles then I?d advise you to stick to your usual Alco pops or ales, due to the high content of alcohol.

Thanks for the read.

DEANO!