After ten years of experimentation and sampling different test batches after long maturation periods, in he created a liqueur with perfectly balanced flavours.
Louis-Alexandre personally promoted the new liqueur in France and abroad. At the time, the fashion in Paris was for everything to be 'petit': the local newspaper was the 'Petit Parisien', one went out with one's 'petite amie' literally 'small friend' and so on. This was inspired, after all if someone asks, "How are you doing?
Grand is about as good as it gets. With such a Grand name, an equally grand bottle was required. The curvaceous bottle he designed is practically unchanged today. The Marnier-Lapostolle family now had the holy trinity: a great liqueur, bottle and name — a combination rarely achieved in new products, even to this day.
They knew they had an impressive product — a fact confirmed by its winning numerous medals, including at the and Paris World's Fairs, so stopped producing many of their other liqueurs to concentrate their efforts on Grand Marnier.
They also set about promoting Grand Marnier around the world, quickly winning over many of the major European and American cities. By the s, Grand Marnier was available in more than countries around the world. However, the Marnier-Lapostolle family remain shareholders with members of the fifth and sixth generations still involved in the business.
After 10 years of experimentation, Grand Marnier was born. Grand Marnier features brandy made from Ugni Blanc grapes from five Cognac crus, and is double-distilled in copper stills. A bottle of Grand Marnier was reportedly discovered among the 5, artifacts salvaged from the Titanic wreckage. Grand Marnier is a key ingredient in the classic Sidecar cocktail, made with brandy , orange liqueur, and fresh lemon juice. Most recipes will require only small amounts for flavoring.
It is consumed neat and is also used in cocktails and desserts Cordon Jaune or "Yellow Ribbon" Grand Marnier is made with neutral grain spirit rather than cognac. It is made with year-old fine cognacs and is consumed neat. How to select Look for Grand Marnier which is high-proof, light-bodied, and clean with a minimal amount of congeners flavor compounds and flavoring agents.
It is also used in popular French desserts. This mixture also makes a wonderful glaze for poultry. How to store Store gin in a cool dry place, away from direct sunlight. Try Recipes using Grand Marnier.
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