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Fruity, Sour

2 min

Intermediate

This is the first Cuban aperitif cocktail and it appears in the first Cuban cocktail book published in 1915 in La Havana by John B. Escalante. Made with Cointreau L'Unique, Mount Gay Silver Rum, Dry Vermouth, Grenadine, it is stirred in a chilled mixing glass and served in a coupette with orange twist for the finishing touch. A intermediate-level medium cocktail, it is perfect for aperitif and best enjoyed summer. Discover the full range of classics recipes and find your perfect Cointreau cocktail.

  • Cocktail(s)

    5 ml

    Cointreau L'Unique

    15 ml

    dry vermouth

    grenadine

    5 ml

    Cointreau L'Unique

    15 ml

    dry vermouth

    grenadine

    Garnish: Orange Twist

    Tools: Bar spoon, Garnish tools, Jigger, Mixing glass, Strainer

  • 1

    Combine all ingredients in a chilled mixing glass

    2

    Add ice and stir until well-chilled

    3

    Strain into a chilled coupe or cocktail glass

    4

    Garnish with an orange twist

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Is Cointreau a Triple-Sec?

Should I use Cointreau L’Unique as a Triple-sec in my cocktail recipe? YES!

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