Created in 1849 in Angers, France, by brothers Adolphe and Édouard-Jean Cointreau, this liqueur was born from a desire to create a superior orange spirit. They experimented with various peels until they perfected the recipe that remains a secret to this day.
The iconic amber-colored square bottle was introduced in the late 19th century to stand out on crowded bar shelves. It has since become a symbol of French craftsmanship and a staple in cocktail bars across the globe.
Today, the brand continues to use the same traditional distillation methods, ensuring that every drop maintains the integrity and aromatic complexity that defined the original recipe over 170 years ago.