Updated April 2026.
There is no official Cointreau substitute. Cointreau l’Unique official is 40%. Triple sec and Curaçao are flavor or place talk, not a substitute class. Grand Marnier Cordon Rouge official US footer is 40% alc./vol. / 80 proof — a cognac-and-orange liqueur, not Cointreau. A 1.5-ounce pour at 40% is one drink.
Related: Gran Gala vs Cointreau, Grand Marnier substitute, orange liqueur.
Bottle vs bottle
| Language | 1.5 oz drinks |
|---|---|
| Cointreau | 1.00 |
| Grand Marnier Cordon Rouge | 1.00 |
| Gran Gala official ABV | Neck |
| Triple sec | Neck |
Pour math: liqueur drinks.
Sources
- cointreau.com L’Unique 40% this project. grandmarnier.com US footer: 40% alc./vol. (80 Proof).
- Gran Gala official unused. 27 CFR 5.150. NIAAA December 2025. No official substitute.