Grand Marnier
Grand Marnier
Grand Marnier (pronunciation: /ɡrɑːnd mɑːrˈnjeɪ/) is a French brand of liqueurs. The brand's best-known product is Grand Marnier Cordon Rouge, an orange-flavored liqueur created in 1880 by Alexandre Marnier-Lapostolle. It is made from a blend of Cognac brandy, distilled essence of bitter orange, and sugar.
Etymology
The name "Grand Marnier" is a combination of the French word "grand", meaning "great", and the surname "Marnier", in honor of the founder Alexandre Marnier-Lapostolle. The name signifies the high quality of the liqueur, as "grand" is often used in French to denote superior quality.
Related Terms
- Cognac (brandy): A variety of brandy named after the town of Cognac, France. It is produced in the surrounding wine-growing region in the departments of Charente and Charente-Maritime.
- Liqueur: An alcoholic beverage made from a distilled spirit that has been flavored with either fruit, cream, herbs, spices, flowers or nuts, and is bottled with added sugars and other sweeteners.
- Bitter Orange: Also known as Seville orange, it's often used in liqueurs, marmalade and other foods. Its scientific name is Citrus × aurantium.
- Sugar: A sweet-tasting, soluble carbohydrate, used in food and drinks.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Grand Marnier
- Wikipedia's article - Grand Marnier
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