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Last Updated: May 3, 2023 by Angela Latimer · Leave a Comment

Cointreau Cocktails

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These Cointreau cocktails celebrate the signature bitter and sweet orange flavor of this classic top-shelf triple sec! Cointreau makes a wonderful addition to tropical fruity drinks as well as stiff, robust cocktails. Discover a few of the best cocktail recipes featuring Cointreau right here!

Best Cointreau Cocktails

The distinct taste of Cointreau adds a unique depth and complexity to any cocktail. That's why it's a must-have ingredient in any home bar or professional mixologist's toolkit!

Below are some of the best cocktail recipes that can be made with Cointreau. From fruity tropical cocktails to classic mixed drinks, there's something here for everyone!

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  • Best Cointreau Cocktails
  • 1. Lemon Drop Martini
  • 2. Fuzzy Navel
  • 3. Mai Tai
  • 4. White Lady Cocktail
  • 5. Sidecar Cocktail
  • 6. Cosmopolitan
  • 7. Vodka Margarita
  • 8. Pink Vodka Margarita
  • 9. Cointreau Fizz
  • 10. French 75
  • 11. Kahlua Cointreau French Coffee 
  • 12. Singapore Sling 
  • 13. Test Pilot 
  • 🍹 More Tasty Cocktails To Try
  • 📖 Recipe Card
  • Best Cointreau Cocktails: White Lady Cocktail (+More Delicious Mixed Drinks!)
  • 💬 Comments & Reviews

1. Lemon Drop Martini

A lemon drop martini is a citrusy cocktail made using Cointreau, vodka, and fresh lemon juice. The Cointreau adds a sweet and slightly bitter orange flavor to the drink that complements the tanginess of the lemon juice perfectly!

Lemon Drop Martini
The lemon drop martini is a popular cocktail that is known for its perfectly balanced sweet and sour flavor profile! Its signature taste comes from a blend of vodka, triple sec, simple syrup, and lemon juice shaken and chilled with a sugar rim to complete the drink. It will make you pucker, but in a good way, like your favorite lemon candy!
Check out this recipe
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2. Fuzzy Navel

A fuzzy navel is a refreshing cocktail made with Cointreau, peach schnapps, and orange juice. The name refers to the 'fuzzy' color of the drink and navel oranges.

The tart flavor of the orange juice is balanced by the dryness of the Cointreau, resulting in a perfectly balanced fruity cocktail!

Fuzzy Navel
A fuzzy navel is a fruity peach schnapps cocktail that is simple, refreshing, and an overall delight to drink! It is named after its fuzzy, peach color and the tangy taste of the orange juice, which gives it a citrus kick. This cocktail is easy to make and is perfect for sipping on a hot summer day or for a brunch with friends!
Check out this recipe
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3. Mai Tai

A mai tai is a tropical cocktail that's made using Cointreau, rum, lime juice, and orgeat syrup. The Cointreau adds a hint of orange flavor to the cocktail, while the orgeat syrup adds a nutty sweetness that complements the rum perfectly!

Mai Tai
A Mai Tai is a classic rum cocktail that is a popular drink of choice for home bartenders, bars and lounges, and vacation destinations! This famous tiki drink is made with two types of rum, orange curacao, orgeat syrup, and lime juice. It's a complex flavor combination that keeps this delicious cocktail on the menus!
Check out this recipe
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4. White Lady Cocktail

A white lady cocktail is a classic, elegant drink that is made by combining Cointreau, gin, and lemon juice. The Cointreau provides a sweet orange flavor that complements the tangy lemon juice, while the gin adds a botanical note that rounds out the drink!

White Lady Cocktail
A white lady cocktail is a classic gin drink made with Cointreau and lemon juice for a refreshing and elegant finish. This sweet and sour beverage can be enjoyed at brunch or as an aperitif before dinner (or whenever you like)! If you fancy yourself a gin connoisseur, the white lady cocktail is a must-try!
Check out this recipe
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5. Sidecar Cocktail

This classic cognac cocktail features triple sec, or Cointreau, and lemon juice. It's smooth and well-balanced, making it the perfect drink for a nightcap or dinner party.

Sidecar Cocktail
A sidecar cocktail combines cognac (or brandy), triple sec, and lemon juice for a great balance of flavor that is easy to sip on. This classic cocktail is smooth and sophisticated, while also being simple to prepare. It makes a great addition to dinner parties, or you can relax and enjoy one on your own!
Check out this recipe
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6. Cosmopolitan

The Cosmopolitan, also known as the "Cosmo," is a popular cocktail made with Cointreau, vodka, and cranberry juice. The Cointreau adds a lovely orange flavor that balances the tartness of the cranberry and lime juice, while the vodka provides a smooth and clean finish.

Cosmopolitan
The Cosmopolitan, or Cosmo, cocktail is a deliciously tart yet sweet fruity drink that's flavor is reminiscent of my homemade pink lemonade! That's no surprise as one of the main ingredients is cranberry juice cocktail, along with vodka, lime juice and either triple sec or Cointreau! My base recipe is here in the recipe card, but alternatives for the best cosmpolitan ever are noted above in the post!
Check out this recipe
The Cosmopolitan is a delightfully fresh tasting adult version of pink lemonade that is super easy 4 ingredient cocktail!

7. Vodka Margarita

Instead of tequila, try a refreshing vodka margarita this summer! Made with Cointreau, vodka, lime juice, and simple syrup, this margarita has the perfect combination of sweet and sour flavors.

Vodka Margarita
This delightfully tangy and smooth vodka margarita, aka vodkarita, is a wonderful spin on a classic margarita drink! This easy-to-make cocktail combines all of the usual margarita ingredients with vodka for a refreshing cocktail that you're sure to love!
Check out this recipe
Vodka margarita in margarita glass with salt and lime.

8. Pink Vodka Margarita

A pink vodka margarita is a fun and fruity twist on the classic margarita. The color comes from pink vodka, which adds a tart and sweet contrast to the dry bitterness of the Cointreau. It's a perfectly balanced cocktail that looks at good as it tastes!

Pink Vodka Margarita
This flavorful, fruity pink vodka margarita - aka pink vodkarita - is truly an all-around crowd-pleaser for any gathering! It also happens to be a personal favorite that I need absolutely no excuse to enjoy!
Check out this recipe
Pink vodka margarita serve din margarita glasses with lemon slice on rim.

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9. Cointreau Fizz


A Cointreau fizz is a refreshing and easy-to-make cocktail that is perfect for hot summer days. Made with Cointreau, fresh lime juice, and sparkling water, this cocktail has a crisp and tangy flavor with a satisfying fizz!

Cointreau Fizz
The Original Cointreau Fizz was created by Jean Lupoïu, a famous French bartender, in the early 1950’s, in Paris.
Check out this recipe
Cointreau Fizz

10. French 75

A French 75 is a classic gin cocktail that can be made with triple sec, or better yet, Cointreau. Cointreau adds a bitter orange flavor that complements the floral notes of the gin, while the lemon juice provides a tangy freshness.

French 75 Cocktail Recipe
Learn how to make a French 75 cocktail with Cointreau at home like a pro.
Check out this recipe
French 75 Cocktail Recipe

11. Kahlua Cointreau French Coffee 

A Kahlua Cointreau French coffee features coffee liqueur, coffee, and triple sec. It's a satisfying cocktail that is perfect for serving after dinner or enjoying at breakfast or brunchtime!

Kahlua Cointreau French Coffee Recipe (Beginner Recipe) - Perfect Brew
Boozy and with a caffeine boost, the Kahlua Cointreau French Coffee is the drink you were looking for. It’s glorious!
Check out this recipe
Kahlua Cointreau French Coffee Recipe (Beginner Recipe) - Perfect Brew

12. Singapore Sling 

A Singapore sling is a fresh and fruity beverage made with Angostura bitters, cherry brandy, triple sec, lime juice, pineapple juice, and gin. This cocktail really packs a punch, but it tastes so delicious it's hard not to go for seconds!

Singapore Sling
This is the recipe served today at the Raffles Hotel in Singapore. It is said to have been invented by Ngiam Tong Boon, in the 1910’s.
Check out this recipe
Singapore Sling

13. Test Pilot 

A test pilot is a delicious tiki drink that is made with 2 kinds of rum, triple sec, lime juice, Angostura bitters, falernum syrup, and an anise-flavored liqueur. It is a rich and complex cocktail that's so smooth you will savor every sip!

A Tiki Drink That’s Ready for Takeoff
This Donn Beach Tiki classic and Jet Pilot precursor combines two rums, Cointreau, falernum, lime juice, Angostura bitters, and Pernod absinthe.
Check out this recipe
A Tiki Drink That’s Ready for Takeoff

I hope you enjoy making and sipping on these delicious drinks! Don't forget to let me know in the comments how everything turns out, and feel free to share your own twists on these classic cocktails!

🍹 More Tasty Cocktails To Try

  • Sangria - A fresh and fruity wine cocktail you can serve by the pitcher!
  • Hot Toddy - This warm whiskey cocktail is perfect for cold evenings or any time you're feeling under the weather!
  • Lemon Drop Shot - Sweet and tangy lemon drop shots are the perfect way to start your next party!
  • Old Fashioned Cocktail - A smooth blend of whiskey, sugar, and bitters that will never go out of style.
  • Bahama Mama - A sweet and fruity cocktail made with a blend of rum, coconut, pineapple, and orange juice.
  • Appletini - A crisp and refreshing cocktail that perfectly blends the flavors of sour apple and vodka!

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Best Cointreau Cocktails: White Lady Cocktail (+More Delicious Mixed Drinks!)

These Cointreau cocktails celebrate the signature bitter and sweet orange flavor of this classic top-shelf triple sec! Cointreau makes a wonderful addition to tropical fruity drinks as well as stiff, robust cocktails. Discover a few of the best cocktail recipes featuring Cointreau right here!
Author | Angela Latimer
Servings: 1 cocktail
Calories: 139kcal
Prep 5 minutes minutes
Cooking 0 minutes minutes
Total Time 5 minutes minutes
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Ingredients
 

  • ice
  • 2 oz gin
  • 1 oz Cointreau
  • 1 oz lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
  • lemon twist (optional, garnish)

(Note: 2x or 3x only changes the ingredient list)

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Instructions
 

  • Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
  • Add the gin, Cointreau, and fresh lemon juice to the shaker.
  • Shake vigorously for about 10-15 seconds.
  • Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass.
  • Garnish with a lemon twist or peel.

Notes

  • Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor. Avoid using bottled lemon juice.
  • Shake the cocktail vigorously to ensure that the ingredients are well-mixed and the cocktail is cold.
  • Use good quality gin for the best taste. The gin should be a London Dry style gin with high alcohol content.
  • Use Cointreau instead of triple sec or any other orange liqueur for a better flavor.
  • Chill the cocktail glass before serving to keep the cocktail cold for longer.
  • Adjust the amount of lemon juice and Cointreau to your personal taste preferences. You can also add a splash of simple syrup if you prefer a sweeter cocktail.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 139kcal (7%) | Carbohydrates: 21g (7%) | Protein: 1g (2%) | Fat: 1g (2%) | Saturated Fat: 0.2g (1%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 273mg (8%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 11g (12%) | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 14mg (17%) | Calcium: 11mg (1%) | Iron: 0.4mg (2%)
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