Best Cointreau recipes

Hannah Guinness

Published: March 4, 2021 at 4:20 PM

Try our favourite fruity drinks with our top Cointreau cocktail recipes. Add a splash of citrus flavour to these simple cocktails with triple sec

Looking for easy tequila cocktails? Want the best Campari cocktail recipes? Ramp up the flavours of your cocktails and add a splash of irresistible citrus flavour to your drinks with Cointreau or triple sec. This tasty French liquor is a delicious mix of sweet and bitter orange peels, and is perfect for adding a fruity lift to classic cocktails.

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Try our creative cocktails below and peruse our easy cocktail recipes for even more delicious drinks you can serve up at home.

Best Cointreau recipes

Easy margarita

No summer gathering would be complete without a chilled margarita in hand. Our classic recipe uses lime, tequila and citrussy Cointreau, shaken and served with the obligatory salted rim. Try our delicious variations and tasty twists to suit every taste.

Margarita in a glass with copper cocktail shaker and a plate of limes behind

Singapore sling

Try our delicious Singapore sling featuring Cointreau, gin and brandy for a strong cocktail with a fruity hit.

Banana daiquiri

Cointreau is mixed with white rum and banana in this tropical daiquiri recipe, best enjoyed on a hot summer day.

Mai tai

Impress fellow cocktail lovers and Cointreau fans at your drinks party with this fruity mai tai, a tropical and heady mix of rum, Cointreau, almond syrup and lime juice.

Classic sangria

Channel sunny holiday vibes with this classic Spanish tipple. Serve up a jugful of this fruity mixture that guests can help themselves to. We love the combination of sweet fresh fruit, dry red wine and a dash of orange-flavoured liqueur. You can also swap the red wine for a crisp white for a lighter twist.

Sangria in a jug with three glasses of sangria beside it

Frozen margarita

Cointreau, agave syrup, tequila and lime juice are all you need to make this citrussy frozen cocktail, perfect for a summer drinks party.

Cosmo margarita

Cosmopolitan meets margarita in this fragrant and sophisticated cocktail, made with hibiscus tea, tequila and triple sec. Balance the tart flavour of the hibiscus tea with sweet triple sec and serve up this eye-catching, colourful drink.

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Black russian with a twist

If you're a fan of coffee in cocktails, our version of a black russian will be right up your street. Simply add in 1 tsp of Cointreau and a dash of bitters before mixing up this classic cocktail to give it a fruity edge. With just one step and three main ingredients, this tasty tipple couldn't be easier.