France
75o mL Color: Brilliant topaz color with amber hues. Aroma: Pleasant orange notes with hints of candied peel, light aroma of vanilla fragrance from the Cognac. Taste: Fragrant orange flavors enhanced by the Cognac with nuances of orange essence and hazelnuts. Finish: Lingering and harmonious finish. Enjoy: Neat, on the rocks or in cocktails.
Grand Marnier-or "GrandMa," as some cocktail geeks gleefully shorthand it-remains one of the classics. Although it's Cognac-based, it's a versatile match for other spirits, too. The liqueur is extremely aromatic, with lots of sweet and bitter orange notes exploding out of the glass. Look for a warm, honeyed flavor and a nice burst of orange peel and spicy cinnamon and ginger on the long finish.
