Cointreau Spicy
Orange with a kick. Cointreau Spicy combines fresh orange liqueur with the warmth of natural jalapeño and chili. Made for one thing: a spicy Margarita without the hassle of fresh peppers.
The Margarita, with a kick
According to the brand, Cointreau Spicy is the first orange liqueur with a natural chili kick. The base is the same as regular Cointreau: alcohol, sugar and orange peels. Natural notes of jalapeño and chili are added, creating a warm, spicy finish.
The idea is simple. For a Spicy Margarita, you would normally muddle fresh jalapeño in the shaker or make a chili syrup. With Cointreau Spicy, the heat is already in the bottle, precisely dosed. At 30% ABV, it is lighter than regular Cointreau and Cointreau Noir, both of which are 40% ABV.
In brief
Fresh first, then warm
Orange peel
The familiar fresh orange aroma of Cointreau, with a green note of jalapeño.
Sweet and spicy
Sweet orange up front, followed by the slow build of chili heat.
A warm glow
The chili continues to tingle for a while after swallowing. Spicy, but not burning.
Tasting profile of Cointreau Spicy neat and chilled. In a Margarita, the heat is balanced by the lime juice.
Three ways to serve Cointreau Spicy
Cointreau Spicy is a cocktail ingredient. Tequila and lime are its best friends.
Spicy Margarita
Hard-shake 50 ml blanco tequila, 25 ml Cointreau Spicy and 25 ml fresh lime juice with ice. Strain into a margarita glass with a salt rim, optionally mixed with chili powder.
View the recipe →Spicy Paloma
50 ml tequila, 15 ml Cointreau Spicy and 15 ml lime juice in a highball glass filled with ice, topped up with grapefruit soda. Fresh, bitter and with a warm finish.
View the recipe →Spicy fizz
40 ml Cointreau Spicy, the juice of half a lime and 100 ml sparkling water over ice in a tumbler. A light, spicy long drink without any additional spirits.
Tumblers →Cocktails with Cointreau Spicy
Wherever a recipe calls for triple sec and a fresh pepper, Cointreau Spicy does the work of both.
Spicy Margarita
Tequila, lime and Cointreau Spicy. The cocktail this bottle was made for.
Paloma
Tequila with grapefruit and lime. A dash of Spicy gives it a warm finish.
Frozen Margarita
Blended with ice. The cold and chili create a surprising contrast.
Mexican cocktails
From Margarita to Tequila Sunrise: all Mexican cocktails in one overview.The right glass for Cointreau Spicy
A margarita glass with a wide rim for salt, a long drink glass for the Paloma and a tumbler for the fizz.
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Cointreau
Where it all began. The brand page tells you everything about Cointreau: its origins, varieties and classic cocktails.
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Cointreau Noir
Cointreau with Rémy Martin cognac, nuts and almond. Warm and full-bodied: neat, on the rocks or in a Sidecar.
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Questions about Cointreau Spicy
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